Puente de Santiago, Girder bridge in Pontevedra, Spain.
Puente de Santiago is a concrete bridge spanning 99 meters across the Lerez River with four traffic lanes and two pedestrian walkways on each side. Two separate decks support the structure, divided into three spans each with careful load distribution across four concrete pillars.
The Spanish Ministry of Public Works finished constructing this bridge in 1983 to connect the city center with the A Xunqueira and O Burgo districts. This project significantly reduced traffic pressure on older river crossings in the area.
The bridge took its name because it served as the main exit route toward Santiago de Compostela, a change from its original title as Third Bridge.
The bridge connects the city center to outlying districts using the N-550 road and carries heavy traffic flow across multiple lanes. Pedestrians have dedicated walkways on both sides separated from vehicle lanes.
The bridge features an uncommon design with two independent traffic decks running side by side, creating a total of six spans across the river. The central span stretches 48 meters, showcasing notable engineering for the period of construction.
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