Puente de las Américas, Cable-stayed bridge in Ciudad de la Costa, Uruguay

The Puente de las Américas is a cable-stayed bridge spanning across the coastal area between Ciudad de la Costa and Montevideo. It features a single pylon design and connects two major avenues serving as a primary route between these urban centers.

Construction began in 2001 and finished in 2005, marking a major step in improving the region's infrastructure connections. The project was part of a broader push to modernize transportation routes along the coast.

The bridge takes its name from Avenida de las Américas, the road it links to Avenida Italia and Avenida Giannattasio. Its single pylon and 30 steel stays have made it a reference point for drivers heading east along the coast or arriving from Carrasco International Airport.

The bridge carries thousands of vehicles daily, so it is best avoided during peak hours in the morning and evening. Pedestrians and cyclists should be aware that traffic here is quite heavy.

The bridge deck is held by 30 steel stays attached to a single pylon, a cable-stayed structure rather than a suspension bridge. Its 488-metre length includes a 140-metre main span over Avenida Giannattasio, and construction from 2001 to 2005 cost six million dollars.