Puente de la Risa, Stone and bicycle bridge in La Manga, San Javier, Spain
The Puente de la Risa is a stone arch bridge in La Manga featuring a curved design that rises steeply and extends beyond a typical semicircle. The slope was engineered to serve both vehicle and bicycle traffic with separate lanes for each.
The bridge was built in 1978 by architect Antoni Bonet i Castellana to provide road access across the natural Gola del Charco waterway. It became part of a larger effort to develop La Manga as a modern residential zone.
The bridge reflects a vision of creating a residential area with waterways running through it. It shows how the design shapes how people move through their neighborhood.
The bridge connects different areas of La Manga and is accessible to pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles. The steep incline requires careful attention when crossing, especially for cyclists.
The bridge's steep curve creates a sensation of weightlessness when crossing, especially at the peak. This physical sensation makes the crossing a memorable moment for visitors.
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