Gustave Eiffel bridge in Pinhão, Steel road bridge in Pinhão, Portugal.
The Gustave Eiffel bridge is an iron beam bridge over the Douro, linking Pinhão (Alijó) and São João da Pesqueira. Its metal deck has three independent spans of 68.7 metres, carried by three granite masonry piers about 20 metres tall that stand in the riverbed.
Construction of the Ponte do Pinhão over the Douro, between Pinhão (Alijó) and São João da Pesqueira, began in 1903 and the bridge was inaugurated in 1906. It was designed by Gustave Eiffel. Its three river piers rise about 20 metres from the riverbed.
The bridge links communities across the Douro Valley and functions as an essential daily passage for local residents. It shapes the landscape of this wine region and connects people on both sides of the river.
The bridge is accessible year-round for walking and driving, with several spots along the structure suitable for photography. Access is straightforward from nearby roads leading to both sides of the span.
The three granite piers stand in the river bed and reach about 20 metres in total height. The deck is divided into three independent spans of 68.7 metres each, carried on a Schiwedler iron beam system.
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