Third Millennium Bridge, Tied-arch bridge in Zaragoza, Spain
The Third Millennium Bridge is a tied-arch concrete bridge crossing the Ebro River in Zaragoza, Spain. Its white arch rises 36 meters (118 feet) above the deck, while the structure is 270 meters (886 feet) long and 43 meters (141 feet) wide, carrying six vehicle lanes, two bicycle paths, and two covered pedestrian walkways.
The bridge opened on June 7, 2008, built to serve as the main gateway to that year's Zaragoza International Water Exhibition. Although designed as a temporary entrance to the event, it was kept as a permanent part of the city's road network after the exhibition ended.
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 sits in the middle of the urban area and is easy to reach on foot, by bike, or by car from several directions. The covered walkways with glass walls let you cross comfortably in any weather.
This bridge is considered the largest suspended concrete arch bridge in the world, held up by 64 steel cables attached to the arch. Most people who cross it have no idea they are walking or driving over a structure of this kind.
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