Wadi el Kuf Bridge, Cable-stayed bridge in Al Bayda, Libya
The Wadi el Kuf Bridge extends 477 meters across a deep valley, with two A-shaped pylons rising 57 meters above the roadway level.
Construction began in 1967 under architect Riccardo Morandi's direction, and the bridge opened in 1971 as part of Libya's infrastructure modernization program.
The bridge represents a significant engineering achievement in North Africa, connecting the regions of Benghazi, Al Marj, Al Bayda, Derna, and Tobruk.
The bridge deck consists of a 7.5-meter-wide reinforced concrete box with an additional 13-meter-wide slab supporting the road surface.
The structure features diagonal prestressed concrete cables instead of metal stays, a characteristic engineering solution by Morandi to eliminate vibration effects.
Location: Libya
Inception: 1967
Architects: Riccardo Morandi
Official opening: 1971
Length: 477 m
GPS coordinates: 32.69667,21.56556
Latest update: May 10, 2025 17:48
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