José Leon de Carranza Bridge

The José Leon de Carranza Bridge is a highway bridge that crosses the inner bay of Cádiz. The structure is supported by twenty-seven concrete pillars embedded in the seabed to keep the road suspended above the water.

Plans for bridging the bay emerged in the 1920s, but construction did not start until decades later. The opening in 1969 finally connected Cádiz and Puerto Real with a direct road link.

The structure represents a major advancement in Spanish civil engineering, named after José León de Carranza who championed its development during his tenure as mayor.

Both cars and pedestrians can use the bridge, which provides a straight route between the two cities. Visitors should be aware that the central section can be raised for large ships, occasionally causing closures.

A central section of the structure can be raised to allow military vessels to reach the La Carraca shipyard. This movable feature is uncommon for a bridge of this length.

Official opening: October 28, 1969

Length: 1,400 m

GPS coordinates: 36.50416,-6.24997

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:58