Verrugas Bridge Explained

Bridge Name:Verrugas Bridge
Locale:Peru
Carries:The Callao, Lima & Oroya Railway
Crosses:Verrugas Canyon
Begin:1934
Complete:1936
Open:1936
Builder:Cleveland Bridge & Engineering Company

The Verugas Bridge is a bridge in Peru. It has a height of 253 feet and is 574 feet in length.[1]

History

The first bridge - a wrought iron viaduct - was designed by Leffert L. Buck and completed in January 1873.[2] In March 1889, after a heavy flood, the first bridge collapsed and a second bridge - a cantilever design - also designed by Leffert L. Buck was completed in January 1891.[2] The second bridge was destroyed by another flood in January 1934 and a third bridge was completed by Cleveland Bridge & Engineering Company two years later.[3] [4]

Sources

-11.8894°N -76.4875°W

Notes and References

  1. http://galapagosonline.wordpress.com/tag/best-railroad-journeys/ 10 Best Railroad Journeys in South America – #1 The Train Lima to Huancayo
  2. Mahmoud, p. 461
  3. http://www.fahrplancenter.com/Brochure%20Exposici%F3n%20Fotogr%E1fica.pdf Centenary of the Opening of Desamparados Station
  4. http://www.engwonders.byethost9.com/e064.html Across the Andes