Ponte dos Remédios, Road bridge in Vila Leopoldina, São Paulo, Brazil
Ponte dos Remédios is a road bridge in Vila Leopoldina that crosses the Tietê river with two traffic lanes. It serves as a key connection between different parts of the city and handles daily traffic flow across the waterway.
The bridge was built in the early 20th century as part of a broader plan to improve transportation connections across São Paulo. It became an important infrastructure element for linking different parts of the growing city.
The bridge represents early twentieth-century Brazilian engineering practices and maintains its position as a central element in São Paulo's transportation network.
Crossing the bridge is straightforward as you simply follow the traffic lanes. Traffic here can be heavy during peak hours, so plan your crossing at less busy times if possible.
The bridge structure incorporates wooden flooring elements and spans 180 meters in length, standing 23 meters above the water level.
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