Puente Mercosur, Bridge in Bolívar, Venezuela
Puente Mercosur is a bridge that crosses the Orinoco River to connect Caicara del Orinoco with Cabruta in southern Venezuela. The structure carries vehicle traffic on a double-deck design with two distinctive diamond-shaped towers standing along its course.
Work on the bridge began in 2006 as a major infrastructure project for Venezuela. The development involved a Brazilian company, marking a significant partnership between the two nations.
The bridge carries the name of Mercosur, the South American trade bloc, reflecting its role in linking Venezuela with Brazil and the wider region for commerce and travel.
The bridge provides a crucial link for vehicle traffic between central and southern Venezuela. Travelers can cross it to move between the two regions it connects.
The foundation uses more than 1000 piles driven deep into the river bottom to support the structure. This extensive underground system is what allows such a large span to remain stable.
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