Rusumo Bridge, Border bridge on Kagera River, Tanzania
The steel bridge spans 90 meters across the Kagera River, connecting Tanzania with Rwanda through a single traffic lane and metal railings.
Italian engineers constructed the bridge between 1966 and 1972, creating the first permanent crossing point over the Kagera River in this region.
The bridge gained recognition during the 1994 events when over 200,000 people crossed it within 24 hours seeking refuge in Tanzania.
Vehicles must respect the weight limit of 22.5 tons per axle when crossing the bridge, which carries the B3 international road.
The structure stands near Rusumo Falls, where the Kagera River drops 15 meters, marking a section of the Nile River headwaters.
Official opening: 1972
Length: 90.6 m
GPS coordinates: -2.38232,30.78323
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:02
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