Pailas Bridge

Pailas Bridge is a road bridge that crosses the Rio Grande in Bolivia's eastern lowlands. It carries traffic between the western and eastern parts of Santa Cruz Department, serving as a vital link for regional transportation.

The bridge was completed in 2009 and significantly improved transportation connections in the region. It was built as part of Bolivia's effort to strengthen infrastructure in the eastern lowlands.

The bridge strengthens connections between communities in Santa Cruz Department, including areas with Quechua-speaking populations near Puerto Pailas.

The Rio Grande is very wide at this location and presents a natural challenge, which is why the bridge structure must be quite long. Vehicles can use it at any time of day as it is a continuously passable road segment.

The structure spans one of the widest sections of Rio Grande in Bolivia's lowlands, where the river reaches 1200 meters in width.

Inception: January 9, 2009

Length: 1,400 m

GPS coordinates: -17.66761,-62.77835

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:06