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Björnavad Bridge
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vala023146_bjornavad_250.jpg (19875 bytes)Björnavad Bridge has a dual function. Besides being a crossing, it also serves as a secondary retaining embankment, in the case that Lake Roxen should overflow. The primary retaining embankment is located in Norsholm. In 1867 the Norsholm Dam was very close to rupturing. If it had, the river Motala Ström would probably have a different course today.

(von Röök, 1774).

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rook_I4a_bjornavad-brattom.jpg (78103 bytes) Passing place at Björnavad.
(von Röök)
telf_III17_1808_bjornavadet.jpg (42819 bytes) Telford's map from 1808.
turist_norsholm-brattom.jpg (151368 bytes) General map of the stretch of canal between Norsholm and Bråttom.

(AB Göta kanal Tourist Map: Eastern Section, 1995).

Blue line = Gothenburg - Stockholm route of the Göta Canal used by the firm of shipowners Rederi AB Göta kanal.

Red line = bicycle path.