Krk Bridge

The Krk Bridge (Krčki most) is a concrete arch bridge in the Kvarner Gulf in Croatia, connecting the island of Krk with the mainland. It crosses the Krk channel of the Adriatic and rests on the rocky islet of Sveti Marko.

It was built from 1976 to 1980 and opened on 19 July 1980. The total length is 1,430 m, the longest arch spans 390 m, and the clearance under the larger arch is about 67 m. When it was finished it had the longest concrete arch in the world, until the Wanxian Bridge in China surpassed it in 1997. It was originally called “Titov most” (Tito's Bridge). It is designed for strong bora winds (design wind speed 142 km/h), although salt has damaged the concrete.

Practical notes: the bridge was toll-based until 15 June 2020 and has been toll-free since (as of October 2026, check ahead); older guidebooks still list it as a toll bridge. It is the only road link to Krk, and in summer you should expect heavy traffic. On the island the car is the best way to get around; scheduled buses run more often to the western towns. The north-east is almost bare because of the bora. A second bridge is planned but, according to 2024 reports, not before 2029.