Arenas Bridge, Truss bridge between Cayey and Cidra, Puerto Rico
The Arenas Bridge spans over Rio de la Plata, connecting the municipalities of Cayey and Cidra through Puerto Rico Highway 735 with its steel construction.
Built in 1894 during the Spanish colonial period by Belgian firm Nicaise et Delcuve, this bridge represented the longest crossing structure in Puerto Rico at that time.
The bridge forms part of the Historic Bridges of Puerto Rico Multiple Property Submission, reflecting the engineering achievements of late 19th-century infrastructure development.
The structure carries vehicular traffic over Rio de la Plata while maintaining its original function as a critical link in the regional transportation network.
Engineer Mariano Sichar designed this 23,623-pound bridge, which required overseas fabrication due to the absence of metal manufacturing capabilities in Puerto Rico.
Location: Cayey
Location: Cidra
Inception: 1894
Made from material: steel
GPS coordinates: 18.13433,-66.13812
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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