Puente de Los Leones, Art Deco bridge in Ponce, Puerto Rico
The Puente de Los Leones stretches 93.5 feet across Rio Portugues, connecting Barrio Tercero to Barrio San Anton and Barrio Machuelo Abajo with four traffic lanes.
Built in 1900 with municipal funds, the bridge underwent substantial reconstruction in 1990 and reopened in 1992 during Ponce's 300th anniversary celebrations.
Two brass lions created by sculptor Victor Ochoa stand on 20-foot pedestals at the western entrance, representing wisdom and hope for the city.
The structure accommodates 19,400 vehicles daily and includes six-foot-wide pedestrian walkways on both sides, providing safe passage for all users.
Sixteen decorative lampposts and marble embellishments adorn the bridge, which was designed by architect Ilia Sanchez Arana with steel and cast-in-place concrete.
Location: Ponce
GPS coordinates: 18.01256,-66.60756
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:51
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