San Juanico Bridge, Steel truss bridge in Leyte Province, Philippines.
The San Juanico Bridge extends 2.16 kilometers across the San Juanico Strait, featuring an arch-shaped truss design rising 41 meters above the water.
Construction of the bridge began in 1969 with Japanese development loans, connecting Tacloban City on Leyte Island to Santa Rita municipality in Samar Island by 1973.
The bridge functions as a central component of the Pan-Philippine Highway network, symbolizing the engineering achievements and infrastructure development of the Philippine nation.
Travelers can access the bridge through public transportation options including buses and jeeps from downtown Tacloban, with the journey taking approximately 10 minutes.
The structure incorporates 30,000 LED lights that create changing color patterns across its span, transforming the bridge into an illuminated landmark during evening hours.
Location: Santa Rita
Inception: 1973
Height: 41 m
Length: 2,160 m
GPS coordinates: 11.30278,124.97194
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:58
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