Rosario-Victoria Bridge

The Rosario-Victoria Bridge is a cable-stayed crossing over the Paraná River in Rosario that measures 610 meters long with a clearance of 50 meters above the water. The central section spans 350 meters and is supported by cables radiating from two tall pylons.

Work on this river crossing began in 1997 and faced delays during the 2001 economic crisis. The structure opened on May 22, 2003, replacing a 120-kilometer detour through the Hernandarias Tunnel.

The structure is named Nuestra Señora del Rosario after religious traditions in Rosario and Victoria, a name that appears on road signs along the crossing. Many drivers pause at the end of the span to take photographs of the river or rest briefly before continuing.

The crossing carries National Route 174 over the river and greatly shortens travel time between Santa Fe and Entre Ríos provinces. The span is open to vehicles of all sizes, though pedestrians and cyclists are not permitted.

The construction consumed 250,000 cubic meters (8,800,000 cubic feet) of concrete and 63,000 tons of steel, making it one of the largest infrastructure investments in the region. The pylons rise far above the water and are visible from a distance on both riverbanks.

Location: Rosario

Inception: 2003

Official opening: May 22, 2003

Height: 50 m

Length: 610 m

Width: 21.3 m

GPS coordinates: -32.86908,-60.67898

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:24