Zacatal Bridge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Zacatal BridgePuente El Zacatal |
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Zacatal Bridge on 23 June 2006
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| Coordinates | 18°37′16″N 91°50′28″W / 18.621°N 91.841°W |
| Carries | Mexican Federal Highway 180 |
| Crosses | Laguna de Términos |
| Locale | Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche, Mexico |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | beam bridge |
| Material | concrete |
| Total length | 3,861 metres (12,667 ft) |
| Width | 9 metres (30 ft) (2 lanes) |
| History | |
| Construction end | October 1994 |
The Zacatal Bridge (which means Puente El Zacatal in Spanish) is a very important bridge in Mexico. It is found in the state of Campeche, near the city of Ciudad del Carmen. This bridge helps connect the Atasta peninsula with the Isla del Carmen.
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About the Zacatal Bridge
The Zacatal Bridge is a long and busy road bridge. When it was finished, it was the longest bridge in Mexico! It stretches for about 3,861 meters (that's over 2 miles) and is 9 meters wide. The bridge has two lanes for cars and trucks. It is part of the Mexican Federal Highway 180, which is a major road.
Why is the Zacatal Bridge Important?
This bridge is super important because it is one of the busiest roads in Mexico. It acts like a main entrance to the Yucatán Peninsula. Many people and goods travel across it every day.
How Was the Bridge Built?
The Zacatal Bridge was built using a special method. It was made from many parts that were built somewhere else and then put together. These parts are called "prefabricated elements."
What Materials Were Used?
The main material used for the bridge was concrete. Workers used large concrete pieces like "heads" and "girders" to build the structure. They also used "box girders" and "slabs" that were strengthened with steel cables. This way of building helps make the bridge very strong and stable. The construction of the bridge was finished in October 1994.
See also
In Spanish: Puente El Zacatal para niños
