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
Coordinates14°35′43.8″N 120°58′55.5″E
Carries4 lanes of N170, vehicles and pedestrians
CrossesPasig River
LocaleManila, Philippines
Official nameManuel L. Quezon Memorial Bridge[1]
Named forManuel L. Quezon
Maintained byDepartment of Public Works and Highways
Preceded byMacArthur Bridge
Followed byAyala Bridge
Characteristics
DesignArch / PSC girder bridge
MaterialSteel & "Pre-stressed" Reinforced concrete
Total length447 m (1,467 ft)[2]
Width22.50 m (74 ft)[2]
Traversable?Yes
Load limit5 metric tons (4.9 long tons; 5.5 short tons)
No. of lanes4 (2 per direction)
History
Constructed byPedro Siochi and Company
Construction end1939
ReplacesPuente 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.
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