Third Millennium Bridge, Tied-arch bridge in Zaragoza, Spain
The Third Millennium Bridge is a tied-arch structure crossing the Ebro River with a white concrete arch rising 36 meters (118 feet) above the deck and stretching 270 meters (886 feet) in length. The design includes six vehicle lanes, two bicycle paths, and two covered pedestrian walkways enclosed in curved glass walls.
The bridge opened on June 7, 2008, and was built specifically as the main entrance to that year's Zaragoza International Water Exhibition. It was conceived as a temporary gateway but became a permanent part of the city's infrastructure.
The structure links several city districts and serves as a daily crossing for residents of La Almozara, Delicias, and ACTUR-Rey Fernando. Its curved glass-enclosed pedestrian areas have become a recognizable part of how people move through this part of the city.
The bridge is easy to visit as it sits directly in the urban area and is accessible from multiple directions. Pedestrians can use the covered walkways to cross in any weather, while cyclists have dedicated paths separate from vehicle traffic.
This is the world's largest suspended concrete arch bridge, supported by 64 steel cables that hold up the entire structure. Most visitors walk or drive across without realizing they are on a record-breaking engineering achievement.
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