Puente peatonal Condell, Pedestrian bridge in Providencia district, Santiago, Chile.

Puente peatonal Condell is a pedestrian bridge in Providencia that crosses the Mapocho River and creates an elevated pathway connecting different neighborhoods of Santiago. The structure allows walkers to move between urban sections while bypassing the busy streets below.

Built in the 1950s by order of mayor Enrique Oviedo, the bridge was reinforced in the 1960s by the construction company Racamalac, which gave it its popular name. It was repaired in 1983 and 1993, and in 1995 a traffic light was installed on Santa María Avenue. In 1988 it appeared in a key shot of the 'No' campaign for the plebiscite.

Couples know this bridge as the 'Lovers Bridge' and attach padlocks to its railings as a romantic gesture inspired by an Italian novel. This custom has become a visible part of how people experience and mark the space.

The bridge is easily accessible on foot and offers a direct route for pedestrians between several neighborhoods regardless of traffic congestion below. The pathway is well-designed for foot traffic, making crossing straightforward and safe.

The bridge appears in the 1988 'No' campaign television spot for the national plebiscite, where a young man dances on it while the song repeats 'Porque diga lo que diga, yo soy libre de pensar'. The 'No' side won, ending Augusto Pinochet's rule and opening the return to democracy.