Royal Bridge (Badajoz)

The Royal Bridge (Spanish: Puente Real) is a bridge in Badajoz, Spain. It crosses over the Guadiana.

Royal Bridge

Puente Real
Coordinates38°52′33″N 6°59′34″W / 38.87583°N 6.99278°W / 38.87583; -6.99278
CrossesGuadiana
LocaleBadajoz, Spain
Characteristics
DesignCable-stayed bridge
Total length452 m
Width23 m
Height81.20 m
Longest span136 m
History
Opened23 December 1994
Location
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Promoted by the Junta de Extremadura,[1] the foundation stone was laid on 28 September 1992.[2] The project consists of a cable-stayed bridge over the Guadiana with the following spans: (136 + 88 + 32) m.[1] The bridge is continued by a viaduct displaying six spans of 32 m, making a total length of 452 m.[2] The bridge platform, with two lanes in each direction, has a width of 23 m.[2] The main pylon, made of reinforced concrete, stands 81.20 m high.[1] It features 28 tension cables.[3]

It was opened on 23 December 1994.[3] Following its inauguration, it became the busiest bridge in the municipality.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Puente Real (Badajoz/España)" (PDF). Revista de Obras Públicas (144). Madrid: Colegio de Caminos, Canales y Puertos: 66–67. ISSN 0034-8619.
  2. ^ a b c "IV Puente sobre el Río Guadiana. Puente Real. Badajoz" (PDF). Mérida: Junta de Extremadura. pp. 1–4.
  3. ^ a b "Tiene 26 años, 452 metros y 28 tensores". Hoy. 31 October 2010.
  4. ^ Gilgado, Antonio (17 April 2017). "El radar del Puente Real espanta a los conductores que cruzan el río". Hoy.