Ponte Metálica Rio Negro-Mafra

The metal bridge spans 71.46 meters in length, 7 meters in width, and 8.10 meters in height across the Negro River between Rio Negro and Mafra.

The Compagnie Dyle et Baccalan shipyards in Louvain, Belgium constructed the bridge in 1896, completing the assembly within one year at a cost of 266 contos.

The bridge connects the states of Paraná and Santa Catarina, representing a physical link between two distinct regional communities and their shared heritage.

The structure combines iron trusses with wooden flooring, while stone masonry supports maintain the side embankments that extend beyond the metal section.

The bridge's length falls short of the river bank embankments, leading to theories about measurement confusion with a different bridge intended for Africa.

Location: Mafra

GPS coordinates: -26.11011,-49.80207

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29