General Belgrano Bridge

General Belgrano Bridge is a cable-stayed crossing over the Paraná River in Corrientes, Argentina. The structure links Corrientes with Resistencia across a span of 1700 meters (about 5600 feet) and offers traffic lanes as well as footpaths over the wide waterway.

Construction work started in 1968 and reached completion in 1973, creating the first permanent link between Corrientes and Chaco provinces. The opening ended centuries of reliance on ferries to cross the river.

The crossing takes its name from General Manuel Belgrano, who designed the Argentine flag and fought in the independence wars. The span links not only two provinces but also different ways of life between the two riverbanks.

The roadway offers clear passage for cars and trucks, while separate walkways give pedestrians safe crossings. The height of 35 meters (about 115 feet) above the water allows ship traffic underneath without interrupting road movement.

Two A-shaped towers rise 83 meters (about 270 feet) high and hold the steel cables that carry the deck. The three main sections measure 163.5 meters, 245 meters, and 163.5 meters respectively between support points.

Location: Corrientes

Inception: May 10, 1973

Official opening: May 10, 1973

Height: 35 m

Length: 1,700 m

GPS coordinates: -27.47009,-58.86021

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:26