Rotating footbridge Alfonso XIII

The metal, stone, and concrete footbridge stretches 28 meters across the Artibai River with a rotating mechanism that allows vessels to pass underneath.

Engineer José González de Langarica designed this footbridge which opened in May 1927 during the reign of Spanish King Alfonso XIII.

The structure represents an engineering milestone in the Basque Country, earning recognition as a protected heritage site by the regional government.

The bridge connects both sides of Ondarroa while facilitating maritime traffic through its rotation system, operating regularly for pedestrians and boats.

The mechanical rotation system of the bridge remains functional after nearly 100 years, demonstrating the durability of early 20th-century engineering.

Location: Ondarroa

Inception: May 1, 1927

Architects: José González de Langarica

Longest Span: 28 m

Made from material: metal, stone, concrete

GPS coordinates: 43.32163,-2.42027

Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:56