Benjamin Constant suspended bridge, Historic suspension bridge in Centro district, Manaus, Brazil
The Benjamin Constant suspended bridge is a metal bridge in Manaus, Brazil, connecting two neighborhoods across a small waterway near the city center. The structure is made of steel, rises well above the water to allow boat traffic below, and can be crossed on foot or by vehicle.
The bridge was built between 1893 and 1895 under the supervision of an English engineer, using steel brought directly from England. After more than a century of use, it went through a major renovation in the early 2000s that restored its structure.
The bridge sits close to the Adolpho Lisboa market, one of the oldest in the city, and many people cross it on their way to and from the stalls. The crossing is part of the daily rhythm of the neighborhood, used by residents on foot and by small vehicles throughout the day.
The bridge is open to pedestrians and vehicles and can be reached from either side of the connected neighborhoods. Because the open metal deck heats up quickly in direct sun, crossing early in the morning or later in the afternoon is more comfortable.
Before receiving its current name, the bridge was known by several others, including Metallic Bridge and Cachoeirinha Bridge, each tied to a nearby landmark. The current name honors Benjamin Constant Botelho de Magalhães, a key figure of the Brazilian Republic, which was proclaimed the same year construction began.
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