Ponte do Funil, Road bridge in Vera Cruz, Brazil
Ponte do Funil is a road bridge that connects Itaparica Island to the mainland across Todos os Santos Bay. The structure spans 665 meters and crosses the narrowing channel of water between these two areas.
The bridge was completed in 1968 and named after Lieutenant João Francisco de Oliveira, who fought against Portuguese vessels during the 19th century. It was built as an early application of precast concrete technology in the northeastern region.
The bridge represents a significant engineering achievement in Bahia as one of the first structures built using precast concrete technology in the northeastern region of Brazil.
The bridge undergoes maintenance work from time to time, which may affect vehicle passage and timing. Check local conditions before planning your crossing to account for any temporary restrictions or alternates.
The construction workers used improvised tools to move pieces during building, while dealing with strong sea currents at depths reaching 25 meters.
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