Assut de l'Or Bridge Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Assut de l'Or Bridge (Serreria Bridge) Pont de l'Assut de l'Or
Side view of the Assut de l'Or Bridge with L'Agora in background
Coordinates	39°27′17.3″N 00°20′58.7″W / 39.454806°N 0.349639°W / 39.454806; -0.349639
Carries	six vehicular traffic lanes, two tram lanes, and two pedestrian cycling lanes
Crosses	Turìa Gardens (former riverbed of Turia River)
Locale	Valencia, Spain
Characteristics
Design	cable-stayed bridge with a backward curved pylon
Total length	180 metres
Height	125 metres (making it the highest point of the city)
Number of spans	one with 29 cable stays
History
Architect	Santiago Calatrava
Construction cost	59.9 million Euros
Inaugurated	12/12/2008

The Assut de l'Or Bridge is a cool white bridge in Valencia, Spain. It's part of the amazing City of Arts and Sciences complex. A famous architect and engineer named Santiago Calatrava designed it. The bridge was finished in December 2008.

Its name, l'Assut de l'Or, means the Dam of the Gold in Valencian. This name comes from an old dam that used to be nearby. But people in Valencia often call it other fun names. Some call it El Jamonero (The Ham Holder) or Pont de l'Arpa (The Harp Bridge). Calatrava himself called it the Serreria Bridge.

Bridge Design and Features
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Bridge Design and Features

This bridge crosses the Turia Gardens in southeast Valencia, Spain. These gardens are in the old riverbed of the Turia River. The bridge is very close to the east end of the City of Arts and Sciences complex.

A Unique Cable-Stayed Bridge

The Assut de l'Or Bridge is a type of cable-stayed bridge. This means its main deck is held up by many strong cables. These cables connect to a tall tower, called a pylon.

The design of this bridge is special. Its pylon is curved backward. It is also held in place by cables that go back to heavy concrete blocks in the road. This makes the bridge look very modern and artistic.

What the Bridge Carries

The bridge deck is wide and busy. It has six lanes for cars, with three lanes going in each direction. There are also two lanes for a tramway.

In the middle of the bridge, there is a special path. This path is just for people walking and riding bikes. This makes it easy and safe for everyone to cross.

Lighting Up the Night

The bridge looks amazing at night. Special lights shine on the cables and the curved pylon. This lighting makes the bridge stand out as a beautiful landmark in the city.