Ponte do Limão, Road bridge across Tietê River in São Paulo, Brazil.
Ponte do Limão - Adhemar Ferreira da Silva is a road bridge over the Tietê River in São Paulo, part of the Marginal Tietê road system. It links the northern stretch of Avenida Ordem e Progresso in Casa Verde to the avenue's southern stretch in the Barra Funda district.
The bridge carries Avenida Ordem e Progresso across the Tietê River, linking Casa Verde on the north bank with Barra Funda on the south. Municipal Law 14.576 of 31 October 2007 renamed it Ponte do Limão - Adhemar Ferreira da Silva, honouring the long jumper who won Olympic gold in 1952 and 1956 and died on 12 January 2001.
The bridge honors Adhemar Ferreira da Silva, a Brazilian Olympic long jump champion, through its official name since 2007. This naming reflects how the city ties its infrastructure to celebrate athletic achievements and national pride.
The bridge carries Avenida Ordem e Progresso across the Tietê, linking Casa Verde on the north bank with Barra Funda on the south. It is part of the Marginal Tietê road system, so expect heavy vehicle traffic at most hours; cross on foot or by bike only where the avenue provides a safe crossing.
The bridge's official name, granted by Municipal Law 14.576 of 31 October 2007, honours Adhemar Ferreira da Silva, who died on 12 January 2001. He lived in São Paulo's North Zone and held degrees in law, physical education and public relations.
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