Bras de la Plaine Bridge, Cantilever bridge in Entre-Deux, Réunion, France.
The Bras de la Plaine Bridge is a 280-metre single-span road bridge over the Bras de la Plaine gorge on Réunion. Its deck is a prestressed composite truss: two concrete slabs joined by two planes of steel tubes in a triangular layout, forming a shallow Warren truss. The 10.90-metre width carries a 6-metre two-way carriageway, two 1.35-metre pavements and two 1.10-metre cycle paths.
The bridge was constructed in the early 2000s and completed an important road connection across the gorge. Its opening marked a major advancement in regional transportation infrastructure for the island.
The International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering recognized this structure with the Outstanding Structure Award in 2003.
When crossing, stay on the designated pedestrian or cyclist paths which are clearly separated from the vehicle roadway. The best time to visit is early morning or late afternoon when traffic is lighter and views are clearer.
The deck is a prestressed composite truss: two concrete slabs joined by two planes of steel tubes in a triangular layout. The 280-metre single span won the 2003 Outstanding Structure Award from the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering. The bridge crosses the boundary between L'Entre-Deux and Saint-Pierre.
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