Puente Getúlio Vargas, Road bridge across Rio Doce in Linhares, Brazil.
Puente Getúlio Vargas was a concrete bridge that stretched over 600 meters across Rio Doce in Linhares, connecting both riverbanks. The structure featured a solid design typical of mid-20th century engineering practices in Brazil.
The bridge opened in 1954 and was named after President Getúlio Vargas of that time. It replaced boat crossings and served as an important transportation link for many years before being deactivated.
The construction materials came from Pontal do Ouro in Lagoa Juparanã, transported by the Bom Jesus boat which remains near the construction site.
The remains of the bridge are visible from the road today, with debris still sitting in the riverbed. Visitors can view the site by looking across the river from the nearby road access points.
The bridge was once the longest structure spanning Rio Doce in the state of Espírito Santo. Its collapse in 2009 demonstrated how natural forces can overwhelm even substantial engineering works.
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