Rio Negro Bridge

The Rio Negro Bridge is a cable-stayed structure over the Negro River in Amazonas that links Manaus to Iranduba across 3595 meters with four traffic lanes and pedestrian pathways. The steel cable design features a central diamond-shaped tower that supports the roadway in both directions.

Construction began in December 2007 and finished in October 2011, with inauguration marking the 342nd anniversary of Manaus. This crossing became the first permanent land link between the two cities over the Negro River.

This structure received its official name, Journalist Phelippe Daou Bridge, in 2017 to honor a regional media pioneer who founded the Rede Amazonica network. Locals still commonly refer to it by its river name in everyday conversation.

The crossing reduced travel time between Manaus and Iranduba from 40 minutes by ferry to less than ten minutes by vehicle. Pedestrians can walk across using dedicated pathways separated from traffic lanes.

The central mast reaches 190 meters in height and features a diamond shape that reduces wind resistance and prevents wave resonance. This form was designed specifically for the tropical weather conditions of the Amazon region.

Location: Amazonas

Inception: October 24, 2011

Official opening: October 24, 2011

Length: 3,595 m

GPS coordinates: -3.12194,-60.07944

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:14