Second Orinoco crossing

The Second Orinoco crossing extends 3,156 meters across the Orinoco River with four traffic lanes and a central railway track positioned between them.

The bridge opened on November 13, 2006, with presidents Hugo Chavez and Lula da Silva attending the ceremony to strengthen Venezuela-Brazil commercial relations.

The Orinoquia Bridge represents modern Venezuelan engineering capabilities through its dual navigation spans and four H-shaped pylons reaching 120 meters in height.

This structure provides an alternative route across the Orinoco River, reducing travel time and connecting Ciudad Guayana to Caribbean ports for industrial transportation.

The bridge features an unusual design where its two 300-meter cable-stayed navigation spans anchor independently on a mid-stream island rather than connecting directly.

Location: Ciudad Guayana

Inception: 2006

Official opening: November 13, 2006

Length: 3,156 m

Longest Span: 300 m

GPS coordinates: 8.27042,-62.89976

Latest update: May 11, 2025 13:41