Royal Bridge (Badajoz) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Royal Bridge Puente Real
Coordinates	38°52′33″N 6°59′34″W / 38.87583°N 6.99278°W / 38.87583; -6.99278
Crosses	Guadiana
Locale	Badajoz, Spain
Characteristics
Design	Cable-stayed bridge
Total length	452 m
Width	23 m
Height	81.20 m
Longest span	136 m
History
Opened	23 December 1994

The Royal Bridge (Spanish: Puente Real) is a bridge in Badajoz, Spain. It crosses over the Guadiana.

History and description

Promoted by the Junta de Extremadura, the foundation stone was laid on 28 September 1992. The project consists of a cable-stayed bridge over the Guadiana with the following spans: (136 + 88 + 32) m. The bridge is continued by a viaduct displaying six spans of 32 m, making a total length of 452 m. The bridge platform, with 2 lanes in each direction, has a width of 23 m. The main pylon, made of reinforced concrete, stands 81.20 m high. It features 28 tension cables.

It was opened on 23 December 1994. Following its inauguration, it became the busiest bridge in the municipality.

See also

In Spanish: Puente Real (Badajoz) para niños