Rosario-Victoria Bridge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rosario-Victoria Bridge |
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A view of the bridge from Rosario
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| Carries | National Route 174 |
| Crosses | Paraná River |
| Locale | Rosario, Santa Fe and Victoria, Entre Ríos |
| Official name | Nuestra Señora del Rosario |
| Preceded by | Uranga-Begnis Tunnel |
| Followed by | Zárate-Brazo Largo Bridge |
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| Design | cable-stayed bridge |
| Total length | 4,098 metres (13,445 ft) |
| Longest span | 350 metres (1,150 ft) |
| Clearance below | 50 metres (160 ft) |
| History | |
| Construction begin | 1997 |
| Opened | May 22, 2003 |
The Rosario-Victoria Bridge (in Spanish, Puente Rosario-Victoria) is a very important road that connects two big cities in Argentina: Rosario in Santa Fe and Victoria in Entre Ríos. Even though it's called a "bridge," it's actually a whole system of different structures.
This amazing connection includes several bridges, elevated roads called viaducts, and parts built on land. It stretches across the main part of the Paraná River. Along the way, it even touches down on many islands that are part of the Paraná Delta.
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Building the Bridge
Work on this huge project started in 1998. However, building was stopped many times because there wasn't enough money from the government. This was especially true during a tough time for Argentina's economy around 2001.
Finally, the bridge was opened for cars and trucks on May 22, 2003. This made it much easier to travel between Rosario and Victoria.
How Long is It?
The entire road link between the two cities is about 59.4 kilometers (36.9 miles) long. That's like driving for a long time! The actual bridges and elevated roads make up about 12.2 km (7.6 mi) of that distance.
The main bridge, which is a special type called a cable-stayed bridge, is 4,098 meters (13,445 feet) long. Its central part, held up by strong cables, spans 350 meters (1,150 feet).
What Was Used to Build It?
Building such a massive structure needed a lot of materials. Workers used about 250,000 cubic meters of concrete, which is a huge amount! They also used 63,000 tons of strong steel and 17,618 tons of asphalt for the road surface.
The official name for the main cable-stayed bridge is Nuestra Señora del Rosario, which means Our Lady of Rosario.
Who Built It?
A private company called Puentes del Litoral S. A. was in charge of building the bridge. They received money from the national government and the governments of Santa Fe and Entre Ríos provinces. This money added up to about $385 million.
After building it, the company was given the right to manage and take care of the bridge for 25 years.
Why is the Bridge Important?
Before this bridge was built, there was only one main road connecting these two important regions of Argentina. That was the Hernandarias Subfluvial Tunnel, which connects the cities of Santa Fe and Paraná. This tunnel is about 120 kilometers (75 miles) north of Rosario.
The Rosario-Victoria Bridge made travel and trade much easier and faster between these areas. It also helped connect the southern part of the Paraná River region. Another important cable-stayed bridge, the Zárate-Brazo Largo Bridge, connects Entre Ríos with Buenos Aires province further south.
See also
In Spanish: Puente Rosario-Victoria para niños
