Puente Nuevo - Ronda, Spain
N 36° 44.448 W 005° 09.953
30S E 306622 N 4068306
The Puente Nuevo is the newest and largest of three bridges that span the 120-metre (390 ft)-deep chasm that carries the Guadalevín River and divides the city of Ronda, in southern Spain.
Waymark Code: WMN41B
Location: Andalucía, Spain
Date Posted: 12/22/2014
Views: 13
The architect was José Martin de Aldehuela, who died in Málaga in 1802. The chief builder was Juan Antonio Díaz Machuca.
The bridge was started in 1751 and took 42 years to build. Fifty workers were killed during its construction. There is a chamber above the central arch that was used for a variety of purposes, including as a prison.
The bridge has a height of 98 metres, built with stone masonry which was taken from the depth of the Tajo's gorge.
Height of bridge: 98 meters
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: motor vehicles
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Canyon
Date constructed: 1793
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Calle Arminan
Location:
Ronda
Length of bridge: Not listed
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