João Gomes Bridge, Road bridge in Funchal, Portugal.
The João Gomes Bridge spans 274.5 meters across the João Gomes stream, reaching a height of 140 meters above the valley in Funchal.
Engineer António José Luís dos Reis designed this transportation structure, which opened in 1994 to improve connectivity between Funchal's districts.
The bridge takes its name from the João Gomes stream, following the Portuguese tradition of naming infrastructure after geographical features.
This bridge forms part of the VR1 route on Madeira Island, supporting daily vehicle traffic and connecting multiple neighborhoods in Funchal.
The structure stands as one of Funchal's tallest bridges, offering drivers views of Madeira's mountainous terrain during their crossing.
Location: Funchal
Inception: 1994
GPS coordinates: 32.66250,-16.89833
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:46
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