Puente de las Américas
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The "Puente de las Américas" (English: Bridge of the Americas; originally known as the Thatcher Ferry Bridge) is a road bridge in the Republic of Panama, which spans the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal.
Waymark Code: WMJ21
Location: Panama
Date Posted: 07/23/2006
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The bridge is a truss arch design, with a length of 1,654 m (5,425 ft) in 14 spans, abutment to abutment; the main span measures 344 m (1,128 ft). The highest point of the bridge is 117 m (384 ft) above mean sea level; the clearance under the main span is 61.3 m (201 ft) at high tide. There are wide access ramps at each end, and a pedestrian walkway on each side.
Date Completed: 10/12/1962
Usage: Automobile
Length: 1,654 meters
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