Småpudden Bridge – Jotun Coating System for Long-Term Steel Protection
Project: Småpudden Bridge
Location: Bergen, Norway
Owner: Bergen Kommune
Contractor: Vistal Gdynia S.A.
Coating System: Jotamastic 90 / Hardtop AX
Asset Type: Structural steel bridge
Project Requirements
The Småpudden Bridge represents a typical infrastructure coating requirement where both long-term corrosion protection and architectural appearance are key specification considerations.
The exposed steel structure required a coating system capable of protecting the asset against environmental exposure while maintaining a durable, visually consistent finish.
Coating Specification
The specified Jotun system comprised:
Jotamastic 90 – providing the primary corrosion protection component of the system.
Hardtop AX – a polyurethane topcoat selected to provide a robust finish with strong colour and gloss retention.
The combination provided a complete protective coating system designed to balance durability with architectural requirements.
Project Outcome
The Småpudden Bridge project demonstrates the importance of considering both asset protection and aesthetic performance when developing coating specifications for visible infrastructure.
The Jotun system provided a durable solution for the bridge's structural steel, combining corrosion protection with a high-quality polyurethane finish.
For infrastructure owners and engineering teams, selecting a coating system based on both the exposure environment and required service life can help optimise long-term asset performance and maintenance planning.
