Rio–Antirrio bridge, Cable-stayed bridge in Greece
The Rio-Antirrio Bridge is one of the world's longest multi-span cable-stayed bridges and the longest of the fully suspended type.
It was completed in 2004, just before the opening of the Olympic Games in Athens.
The bridge has become a symbol of modern Greece and is featured on the reverse of the Greek 500 euro cent coin.
The bridge significantly shortens the travel time across the Gulf of Corinth, which previously required either a ferry or a long detour.
The bridge is designed to withstand earthquakes and is built on a special foundation that can move with the earth.
Location: West Greece Region
Inception: August 12, 2004
Official opening: August 7, 2004
Height: 163.7 m
Length: 2,880 m
Longest Span: 560 m
Width: 27.2 m
Material: steel
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