General Artigas Bridge

The General Artigas Bridge (Spanish: Puente General Artigas) is an international road bridge that crosses the Uruguay River and joins Argentina and Uruguay. It runs between Colón, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina, and Paysandú, Paysandú Department, Uruguay. It is a cantilever bridge with a total length of 2,350 metres (7,709 ft). The main span of the bridge measures 140 metres (460 ft) in length.

Libertador General San Martín Bridge
Coordinates 32°15′53″S 58°06′06″W
CrossesUruguay River
Locale Colón, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina.
Paysandú, Paysandú, Uruguay.
Preceded bySalto Grande Bridge
Followed byLibertador General San Martín Bridge
Characteristics
DesignCantilever bridge
Total length2,350 metres (7,710 ft)
Width12 metres (39 ft)
Longest span140 metres (460 ft)
Clearance below34 metres (112 ft)
History
Construction start1970
OpenedDecember 10, 1975

The bridge is named after José Gervasio Artigas, the father of Uruguayan independence. It was inaugurated on December 10, 1975.

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