Iron Bridge (Talavera de la Reina) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Iron BridgePuente de Hierro |
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| Coordinates | 39°57′16″N 4°49′56″W / 39.95444°N 4.83222°W |
| Crosses | Tagus |
| Locale | Talavera de la Reina, Spain |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Multi-span continuous tied-arch |
| Total length | 426 m |
| Longest span | 41 m |
| History | |
| Opened | 25 October 1908 |
The Queen Sofía Bridge (in Spanish: Puente Reina Sofía), often called the Iron Bridge (Puente de Hierro), is a famous bridge in Talavera de la Reina, Spain. It crosses over the Tagus River. This bridge is known for its strong iron design and has been an important landmark for over a century.
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What is the Iron Bridge?
The Iron Bridge is a special type of bridge called a tied-arch bridge. This means it has big arches that help support the weight of the bridge deck. It is made up of many sections, making it very long and strong. The bridge helps people and vehicles cross the Tagus River easily in Talavera de la Reina.
How long is the Iron Bridge?
The Iron Bridge is very long, stretching for 426 meters (about 1,398 feet) across the river. It has 10 main sections, and each of these sections is about 41 meters (about 135 feet) long. This design helps the bridge stand strong and carry traffic safely.
History of the Iron Bridge
The idea for building the Iron Bridge first came up in 1879. However, the final plan for the bridge was officially approved much later, in 1897. Most of the building work happened between 1905 and 1908.
The Iron Bridge officially opened on October 25, 1908. Before this bridge was built, the city only had the Old Bridge to cross the river. The new Iron Bridge quickly became a symbol of modern times for Talavera de la Reina. It showed that the city was growing and using new technology.
What color is the Iron Bridge?
When the Iron Bridge was first built, it was painted a color called bluish-gray. But in 1994, the bridge got a new look! It was repainted in a bright red color, which is how most people see it today.
See also
In Spanish: Puente de Hierro (Talavera de la Reina) para niños
