Third Millennium Bridge Explained

Bridge Name:Third Millennium Bridge
Locale:Zaragoza, Spain
Mainspan:216 m
Length:270 m
Width:48 m
Coordinates:41.6656°N -0.9083°W
Open:7 June 2008

The Third Millennium Bridge (Spanish: Puente del Tercer Milenio) is a bow-string bridge in Zaragoza, Spain. It crosses the Ebro.

History and description

A project by, the final draft dates back to 2002. Building works took place between 2005 and 2008. Completing the highway, its inception was programmed vis-à-vis the Expo 2008 in Zaragoza. Commissioned by the State-funded company Zaragoza Alta Velocidad, it was built by Dragados S.A.

It was opened on 7 June 2008.

The bridge displays a length of 270 m, a width of 48 m, and a main span of 216 m.

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