San Marcos Bridge, Highway bridge in Xicotepec de Juárez, Puebla, Mexico
The San Marcos Bridge is a highway bridge near Xicotepec de Juárez in Puebla, spanning 850 meters across the San Marcos River. Built from concrete beams, it rises about 225 meters above the valley floor below.
The structure was completed in 2013 and forms part of the Mexico City to Gulf of Mexico highway project. It cuts through what was previously a challenging mountainous region to navigate.
This engineering structure represents Mexican infrastructure development, connecting communities while integrating with the regional transport network of Puebla state.
Visitors can cross the bridge while driving between Mexico City and Tuxpan. The best experience is during daylight when visibility is clear and the journey feels safer.
The structure contains one of the world's tallest bridge piers, reaching about 208 meters from its foundation to the deck. This engineering feat impresses even those who study such structures.
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