Deusto Bridge, Bascule bridge in Bilbao, Spain.
Deusto Bridge is a bascule bridge that spans 500 meters across the Bilbao estuary, connecting the districts of Abando and Deusto. The structure combines iron and concrete construction and measures roughly 25 meters wide, allowing both vehicles and pedestrians to cross at the same time.
The bridge was designed in 1931 by engineers Ignacio de Rotaeche and José Ortiz de Artiñano, inspired by the design of Chicago's Michigan Avenue Bridge. This gave Bilbao a modern solution to connect its expanding districts.
The bridge took its current name in 1979, marking a turning point in Spain's modern history through a symbolic renaming. This change reflected how the city moved forward and reshaped its public spaces.
The bridge features an elevator and spiral staircase connecting to the Paseo de Abandoibarra promenade, making it accessible for different mobility needs. You can walk or drive across, and nearby pedestrian paths offer easy access to the riverfront areas.
The bridge's tilting mechanism could rotate up to 70 degrees to let ships pass through the estuary until 1995. After the Euskalduna Bridge opened, this function was no longer necessary.
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