Eurico Gaspar Dutra Bridge, Railway bridge in Porto Esperança district, Corumbá, Brazil.
The Eurico Gaspar Dutra Bridge is a railway crossing that spans the Paraguay River and connects Porto Esperança with Corumbá. The structure rests on five major arches supported by numerous pillars anchored deep into the riverbed.
Construction began in 1938 and took nine years to complete, representing a major engineering achievement of that era. The structure later earned recognition as a protected historical monument.
The National Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage recognized the bridge as a protected historical monument in 2011 due to its engineering achievements.
As a railway bridge, it serves train traffic only and is not accessible to pedestrians or vehicles. Visitors can view the structure from various vantage points along the Paraguay River.
The bridge was constructed using innovative techniques for its era, requiring years of labor-intensive work from thousands of workers. Today it stands as evidence of 20th century engineering skill and attracts railway and history enthusiasts.
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