Aswan bridge

The Aswan Bridge spans 977 meters across the Nile River with a central span of 250 meters supported by concrete pylons and a box girder deck.

President Hosni Mubarak inaugurated this first suspension bridge across the Nile near Aswan in December 2002, following archaeological discoveries that extended construction time.

The bridge structure incorporates design elements that reference ancient Egyptian sun boats, integrating traditional symbolism into modern infrastructure.

The four-lane bridge connects Aswan with New Aswan City, accommodating vehicle and pedestrian traffic while reducing congestion along alternative Nile crossing routes.

Located 11 kilometers north of central Aswan, the bridge required an investment of 180 million Egyptian pounds and serves a 12-kilometer community stretch.

Location: Aswan

Length: 977 m

Longest Span: 250 m

GPS coordinates: 24.19390,32.86610

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45