Baron of Mauá International Bridge, International railway bridge at Brazil-Uruguay border.
The Baron of Mauá International Bridge is a concrete road and railway crossing over the Jaguarão River between Jaguarão in Brazil and Río Branco in Uruguay. Spanning about 340 meters, it handles both vehicle and train traffic between the two countries.
The structure was completed in 1930 and represents early South American bridge engineering. Its construction marked an important phase in connecting transportation infrastructure between Brazil and Uruguay.
The bridge is named after a Brazilian businessman who shaped commerce and banking in the region. The location shows today how important this connection became for economic life on both sides.
The crossing connects both cities directly and allows both pedestrians and vehicles to cross. Visitors should know that the bridge sits at the border and border procedures apply.
The structure was recognized by Brazil's heritage institute as a site of cultural importance. This designation shows how the bridge reflects the region's history of technological and economic development.
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