Miguel Henrique Asalvez Bridge

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Miguel Henrique Asalvez Bridge

Puente del Miguel Henrique Asalvez
CrossesYagualena Bay
LocaleCopanaco Province
Other name(s)Yagualena Bay Bridge
Named forMiguel Henrique Asalvez
Characteristics
DesignSelf-anchored suspension bridge
Total length25.155 km (15.631 mi)
Width37.2 m (122 ft)
Height110 m (360 ft)
Clearance below67 m (220 ft)
No. of lanes6
Rail characteristics
No. of tracks2
Track gauge1,475 mm (4.839 ft)
History
Construction startJuly 7, 1994
Construction endDecember 27, 1999
OpenedJanuary 1, 2000

The Miguel Henrique Asalvez Bridge (Madorian: Puente del Miguel Henrique Asalvez) is a self-anchored suspension road-rail bridge spanning the Bay of Yagualena, connecting the counties of Tarapacá and Contapón. The structure links TBA, carrying TBA across the bay. It also carries pedestrian and bicycle traffic.

Its total span is 25.155 km (15.631 mi).