Ricardo Palma Bridge, Road bridge in Rimac district, Lima, Peru
The Ricardo Palma Bridge stretches 356 meters across the Rimac River, connecting Abancay Avenue with Jiron Hualgayoc in central Lima.
The construction of the bridge began in 1959 and concluded in December 1961, marking the second major bridge adaptation to Lima's road network.
The bridge carries the name of Ricardo Palma, a distinguished Peruvian writer who contributed to the national literature through his works.
The structure includes two nine-meter lanes that can support 36 tons each, along with designated pedestrian paths and a formal bus stop.
Four concrete piers, each extending 37 meters in length, support the bridge at a height of seven meters above the Rimac River.
Location: Lima
Official opening: January 18, 1962
GPS coordinates: -12.04344,-77.02444
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:46
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