Mezcala Bridge

The Mezcala Bridge is a cable-stayed road bridge crossing the Balsas River in Guerrero, connecting mountainous and coastal regions. It spans 911 meters and is supported by three concrete towers with 140 cables arranged in fan patterns.

Construction began in 1989 as part of Mexico's national highway development program. The project significantly shortened the travel route between mountain regions and the coast.

The bridge marks kilometer 221 of the Autopista del Sol, connecting the mountainous regions of Morelos state with the coastal areas of Guerrero.

The bridge sits on an active highway section, and you can see the river landscape clearly while crossing. Pullout areas along the road let you stop and view the structure from different angles.

The center tower rises 173 meters and ranks among the tallest bridge towers in Latin America. This remarkable height makes the structure a visible landmark across the region.

Location: Mártir de Cuilapán

Inception: 1993

Official opening: 1993

Height: 160 m

Length: 911 m

GPS coordinates: 17.93683,-99.36926

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:56