General Artigas Bridge

The General Artigas Bridge spans 2,350 meters across the Uruguay River with a central span of 334 meters and a height of 34 meters.

The construction of this concrete bridge started in 1970 and concluded with its official inauguration on December 10, 1975, connecting two significant border regions.

The bridge bears the name of José Gervasio Artigas, an influential figure in the independence movements of both Argentina and Uruguay.

The 12-meter wide bridge structure accommodates vehicular traffic, facilitating trade and transportation between the Argentine province of Entre Ríos and Uruguay.

The bridge incorporates a cantilever design that allows large vessels to pass underneath while maintaining structural stability in the strong river currents.

Location: Colón

Location: Paysandú

Inception: December 10, 1975

Official opening: December 10, 1975

Height: 34 m

Length: 2,350 m

Longest Span: 334 m

Width: 12 m

Made from material: concrete

Part of: Argentina–Uruguay border

GPS coordinates: -32.26462,-58.10154

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45