Puente Quillota, Concrete bridge in Viña del Mar, Chile.
Puente Quillota is a concrete bridge in Viña del Mar that spans across the Marga Marga estuary, linking residential areas on either side. The structure carries traffic between the northern and southern sections of the city and remains a key passage for local transportation.
The bridge opened in 1908 and was among Chile's first uses of reinforced concrete construction methods, introduced by a Dutch engineering company. This project helped establish new building practices across the country.
The bridge received its name from the road leading to Quillota city, replacing its original designation as the Viña del Mar Bridge.
The bridge serves mainly vehicular traffic and links the two sides of the city efficiently. Pedestrians can also use it to move between neighborhoods on either bank.
The construction process introduced reinforced concrete engineering methods to Chile, establishing new standards for infrastructure development in the country.
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