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Guaitara Bridge is one of 6 major cantilevered beam spans that were built as part of an upgrade to the older Rumichaca – Pasto highway in the mountainous Narino region of Colombia. The project started in 2015 with the final bridges opening in 2021. The main construction contractor was Consorcio SH. | Guaitara Bridge is one of 6 major cantilevered beam spans that were built as part of an upgrade to the older Rumichaca – Pasto highway in the mountainous Narino region of Colombia. The project started in 2015 with the final bridges opening in 2021. The main construction contractor was Consorcio SH. | ||
− | The dual Guaitara Bridge are 310 and 281 meters long. | + | The dual Guaitara Bridge are 310 and 281 meters long. The older arch bridge looks to be approximately 60 meters high. |
The 4 other high beam spans on the route include Boquerón, Porvenir, Macal and Magdalena Bridges. Although not as high, the Sapuyes Bridge is also large with a main span of 100 meters. | The 4 other high beam spans on the route include Boquerón, Porvenir, Macal and Magdalena Bridges. Although not as high, the Sapuyes Bridge is also large with a main span of 100 meters. |
Latest revision as of 07:07, 7 May 2024
Guaitara Bridge
Puente Guáitara
Pasto, Narino, Colombia
295 feet high / 90 meters high
394 foot span / 120 meter span
2019
Guaitara Bridge is one of 6 major cantilevered beam spans that were built as part of an upgrade to the older Rumichaca – Pasto highway in the mountainous Narino region of Colombia. The project started in 2015 with the final bridges opening in 2021. The main construction contractor was Consorcio SH.
The dual Guaitara Bridge are 310 and 281 meters long. The older arch bridge looks to be approximately 60 meters high.
The 4 other high beam spans on the route include Boquerón, Porvenir, Macal and Magdalena Bridges. Although not as high, the Sapuyes Bridge is also large with a main span of 100 meters.
Guaitara Bridge satellite image.
Guaitara Bridge location map.