Edgar Cardoso Bridge, Cable-stayed road bridge in Figueira da Foz, Portugal
The Edgar Cardoso Bridge extends 1421 meters across with two approach viaducts and reaches a height of 85 meters above the water surface.
Engineers completed the construction of this first cable-stayed bridge in Portugal during 1982, marking a new era in national infrastructure development.
The structure carries the name of Portuguese engineer Edgar Cardoso, who advanced bridge construction methods through his technical knowledge and mathematical precision.
Regular structural monitoring uses Leica Geosystems technology to measure horizontal and vertical movements, ensuring continued safety for daily traffic operations.
The bridge incorporates a composite steel-concrete deck design, while both viaducts feature continuous girders made from prestressed concrete materials.
Location: Figueira da Foz
Inception: 1982
Architects: Edgar Cardoso
Height: 85 m
Length: 1,421 m
GPS coordinates: 40.14528,-8.84181
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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