Puente Colgante, Suspension bridge in Manila, Philippines.
The Puente Colgante extends 110 meters across the Pasig River, connecting the districts of Quiapo and Ermita with two lanes for traffic and pedestrians.
Completed in 1852 by Matia, Menchacatorre y Cía, the structure represented the first modern wire-cable suspension bridge constructed in Asia and the first toll bridge in the Philippines.
The bridge received its name from Narciso Clavería y Zaldúa, the Governor-General of the Philippines who served from 1844 to 1849.
The Manila city government purchased the bridge for 42,500 pesos in 1911, eliminating the toll system that had been in place since its construction.
The bridge incorporated wooden beams and hemp ropes in its initial construction, materials that reflected the engineering capabilities and resources of 1850s Philippines.
Location: Manila
Official opening: 1852
GPS coordinates: 14.59556,120.98194
Latest update: May 26, 2025 08:20
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