Quezon Bridge

Quezon Bridge is a combined arch and prestressed concrete girder bridge crossing the Pasig River between Quezon Boulevard in Quiapo and Padre Burgos Avenue in Ermita in Manila, Philippines.

Quezon Bridge
Coordinates	14°35′43.8″N 120°58′55.5″E
Carries	4 lanes of N170, vehicles and pedestrians
Crosses	Pasig River
Locale	Manila, Philippines
Official name	Manuel L. Quezon Memorial Bridge[1]
Named for	Manuel L. Quezon
Maintained by	Department of Public Works and Highways
Preceded by	MacArthur Bridge
Followed by	Ayala Bridge
Characteristics
Design	Arch / PSC girder bridge
Material	Steel & "Pre-stressed" Reinforced concrete
Total length	447 m (1,467 ft)[2]
Width	22.50 m (74 ft)[2]
Traversable?	Yes
Load limit	5 metric tons (4.9 long tons; 5.5 short tons)
No. of lanes	4 (2 per direction)
History
Constructed by	Pedro Siochi and Company
Construction end	1939
Replaces	Puente Colgante

The bridge, which was constructed in 1939 under the supervision of the engineering firm Pedro Siochi and Company, replaced the Puente Colgante. Quezon Bridge was designed as an Art Deco style arch bridge and was inspired from the design of Sydney Harbour Bridge.[2][3] It was named in honor of Manuel Luis Quezon, the President of the Philippines at the time of its construction.

References

1. "Manuel L. Quezon Memorial Bridge". Filipino Heritage Festival. 11 August 2015. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
2. De Vera, Ricardo. "Terms of Reference for the Proposed Rehabilitation of Quezon Bridge and Approaches in Manila". Department of Public Works and Highways. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
3. Noche, Manolo (April 5, 2006). "Bridge Over Not So Troubled Waters: Spanning Communities and Building Relationships". ICOMOS Philippines. Retrieved September 11, 2014.