Hawkesworth Bridge, Suspension bridge in San Ignacio, Belize.
The Hawkesworth Bridge spans 480 feet across the Macal River, connecting the towns of San Ignacio and Santa Elena with a single traffic lane.
Built in 1949 with materials imported from England and Scotland, this bridge cost $198,384 and required 2,260 tons of concrete and 264 tons of steel.
The bridge serves as a central meeting point for community events and local gatherings, linking two distinct towns in the Cayo District.
The structure undergoes maintenance work in 2024, requiring a six-month closure to transform the current single-lane design into a two-lane configuration.
The bridge incorporates seven individual cable strands weighing 18 tons each, with columns rising 46 feet above ground and foundations extending 12 feet below.
GPS coordinates: 17.15685,-89.06830
Latest update: March 5, 2025 05:47
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