Ponte metálica de Fão, Iron truss bridge in Fão, Portugal
The Ponte metálica de Fão stretches 267.6 meters across the Cávado River, supported by seven rectangular pillars made of masonry and granite stonework.
Built between 1889 and 1892 by Empresa Industrial Portuguesa, the bridge was initially named Luis Filipe Bridge after the Prince Royal of Portugal.
The structure earned recognition as an Immovable Cultural Heritage of Public Interest in 1986, marking its importance in Portuguese industrial architecture.
Located along National Road 13, the bridge connects the municipalities of Fão and Esposende, serving as a primary transportation route in the Braga District.
The bridge features a cast iron Brown truss design with twelve panels, and its pillars extend 15 meters deep into the ground for structural stability.
Location: Apúlia e Fão
Location: Esposende, Marinhas e Gandra
Inception: 19 century
Official opening: August 7, 1892
GPS coordinates: 41.51528,-8.77250
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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