place on the Mosvik side. Following the opening, it won several awards: Betongtavlen (1992); Beautiful Roads Award (1994); and the international FIP Award (1994). In 2008, the Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage listed the bridge as a protected cultural heritage. In 2010, the bridge came in second in a competition held by Teknisk Ukeblad to declare Norway's most beautiful road bridge. Specifications The bridge is one of the world's longest cable-stayed bridges, with a length of . The span is , while the two towers are above sea level. The deck is deep, and wide, with two lanes for automobiles and one for pedestrians and bicycles. It is the longest concrete cable-stayed span. The sailing height is . The bridge was, on its completion, the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world by the length of main span, but has since lost the title. The original construction work also included of new road, including a resting place on the Mosvik side. In the construction of the bridge, concrete was used and the 208 cables, with a total length of , weighed . The cables have diameters varying between and can, if needed, be replaced separately. The bridge's foundations are bedrock below the seabed under each tower. The bridge was built to withstand winds up to (century storms) and has been designed to withstand earthquakes. Financing Toll collection started the day after the opening, and lasted until 24 May 2007. Seventy percent of the costs were to be covered by the state, and thirty percent through toll fees. The debt was borrowed by the private company that was given a concession to operate a toll plaza on the Inderøy side. Including interest, NOK 80 million was collected, and the bridge was paid off three years before schedule. The Vanvikan-based company was disestablished following the closure of the plaza. Until only a few years before the closing, it was the only toll plaza in Nord-Trøndelag. There were several price increases during the toll period. The bridge was free for pedestrians and cyclists, but all motor vehicles were charged, although discounts were available for frequent travelers. The plaza was staffed, and did not take into use Autopass, like many other plazas. See also List of longest cable-stayed bridge spans List of tallest bridges in the world References Road bridges in Trøndelag Cable-stayed bridges in Norway Former toll bridges in Norway Norwegian County Road 755