Puente de Santa Cruz de Moya

The Puente de Santa Cruz de Moya is a concrete arch bridge in this small settlement in Cuenca Province that crosses the Turia River valley with a sweeping structure. The work is defined by its concrete exterior, beneath which a complex iron framework remains hidden.

Construction began in 1956 under engineer José Juan-Aracil Segura and followed plans from the 1800s, with the project completed in 1963. Its completion marked a breakthrough for connecting this remote mountain settlement to the outside world.

The bridge connects two communities that were historically separated, allowing direct exchange between isolated mountain regions for the first time. Locals view it as a symbol of how modern engineering opened their villages to the outside world.

The site is reached by a winding mountain road where travel times can lengthen during snow or bad weather. Visitors should drive slowly and watch for the narrow roadway and lack of guardrails.

The entire metal framework remains hidden beneath a thick concrete shell, giving the structure a smooth, monolithic appearance. Passersby see only the finished concrete form, not the engineering complexity underneath.