25 de Abril Bridge, Suspension bridge in Lisbon, Portugal.
The 25 de Abril Bridge is a suspension bridge in Lisbon, Portugal, spanning 2277 meters across the Tagus River. It connects the city center with Almada through two decks, one for road traffic and one for trains.
The American Bridge Company completed the bridge in 1966 after several years of construction using steel and reinforced concrete. Until 1974 it was called the Salazar Bridge but was renamed after the revolution.
The name commemorates the Carnation Revolution of April 25, 1974, which ended dictatorship in Portugal. Today commuters use the lower deck by train every day while road traffic flows above.
The toll fee when entering Lisbon is 2.10 euros and is collected only in the northbound direction. Pedestrians cannot access the bridge but trains run frequently on the lower deck between both banks.
The orange color and parts of the design recall the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Both bridges were designed by the same American firm, which explains the similar appearance.
Location: Alcântara
Location: Almada, Cova da Piedade, Pragal e Cacilhas
Inception: August 6, 1966
Official opening: August 6, 1966
Height: 190.47 m
Length: 2,277.64 m
Longest Span: 1,012.8 m
Made from material: steel, reinforced concrete
GPS coordinates: 38.69092,-9.17736
Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:42
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