Houphouët-Boigny Bridge, Road and rail bridge in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
The Houphouët-Boigny Bridge extends 372 meters across the Ébrié Lagoon, featuring a concrete structure with eight spans of 46.5 meters each.
Constructed in 1951, the bridge was designed by Nicolas Esquillan and named after Félix Houphouët-Boigny, the first president of Ivory Coast.
The bridge connects different communities of Abidjan, serving as a central meeting point and transportation hub for local residents.
The double-deck design accommodates both vehicular traffic on the upper level and railroad transportation through its hollow caissons.
The construction process required no falsework, demonstrating advanced engineering techniques through its precast prestressed concrete design.
Location: Abidjan
Length: 372 m
Made from material: concrete
GPS coordinates: 5.31208,-4.01931
Latest update: March 10, 2025 15:57
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