Rio–Niterói Bridge

Ponte Rio-Niterói

#26 in Rio de Janeiro / #76 in Brazil

by Mario Roberto Duran Ortiz Mariordo

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The Rio–Niterói Bridge, officially known as the President Costa e Silva Bridge, is a remarkable feat of engineering that spans Guanabara Bay, connecting the cities of Rio de Janeiro and Niterói in Brazil. Opened on March 4, 1974, the bridge extends for approximately 13.29 kilometers (about 8.26 miles), making it one of the longest bridges in the world. The central span of the bridge, which is its most iconic section, features a main length of 72 meters (236 feet) and rises to a height of 70 meters (230 feet) above the water to allow for the passage of large ships.

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