Puente Cascabelero

The metal lattice bridge spans across the Cascabelero stream, forming part of the 47-kilometer Tharsis railway line in Huelva province.

The bridge was built during the second half of the 19th century to support the British Tharsis Sulphur and Copper Company's mineral transportation needs.

The structure represents a testament to the industrial heritage of the Tharsis-La Zarza mining region and received cultural interest protection status in 2014.

The bridge connected mining areas to the port, enabling the transport of up to one million tons of minerals annually during the peak of industrial operations.

Engineers used an innovative material called Rubble Concrete during construction, reducing both costs and completion time to just twenty-two months.

Location: Villanueva de las Cruces

Part of: Tharsis railway line

GPS coordinates: 37.61993,-7.03106

Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:26