Poya Bridge

Fribourg · 2014

Poya Bridge
Editor's Pick

A cable-stayed slash across the Sarine—light enough to feel drawn, heavy enough to be undeniable.

Bridge in Fribourg, Switzerland.

StructuralEditor's Pick
Year
2014
Coordinates
46.8129°, 7.1651°
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Visitor Guide

Visitor Tip

Don’t just cross—walk down to the riverbanks for the profile view; cable-stayed bridges are best read sideways.

Best Photo Spot

Riverbank viewpoint with the pylon and fan cables visible, late afternoon for dimensional shadows.

Access & Hours

Public bridge; free; open 24/7.

Insider Note

Fan-cable patterns are both structural and graphic—minor spacing choices change the entire visual rhythm.

Time Needed

30–60 minutes

Design & Structure

Tensile / MembraneCatenary
Computational Process

Cable-stayed engineering tuned for span efficiency and urban gateway presence; constructability and staging are key constraints.

Materiality

Concrete deck/pylon and steel cables—durability and slenderness balanced.

Structural Innovation

Cable anchorage fatigue and deck stiffness govern long-term behavior; inspection access is critical.

See Together

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Poya Bridge located?+

Poya Bridge is located in Fribourg, Switzerland. Its coordinates are 46.8129°, 7.1651°.

When was Poya Bridge built?+

Poya Bridge was completed in 2014.

Can I visit Poya Bridge?+

Poya Bridge is a real building in Fribourg that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.