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Guadiana International Bridge

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The bridge is 666 metres long with the central span between the towers being 324 metres. The deck stands 20 metres above the river, allowing the navigation of ships of deep draft. The two towers of the bridge are 95 and 96 metres tall, respectively. The Spanish side tower rests on an artificial
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conducted studies to determine if a bridge in the area was possible. These began in 1963 and ended in 1985 with the signing of an agreement between the two countries.
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island built on the riverbed, while the pillar on the Portuguese side is on land.
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Free on both sides, unless continuing on A22 after crossing into Portugal
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Aerial view of the Guadiana mouth. The bridge is at top right
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Coordinates
37°14′15″N 7°25′08″W / 37.23750°N 7.41889°W / 37.23750; -7.41889
A22 motorway (Portugal)
A-49 Motorway
Guadiana River
Portugal–Spain border
Guadiana
Castro Marim
Algarve
Guadiana
Ayamonte
Andalucia
cable-stayed bridge
prestressed concrete
Clearance below
Huarte S.A.
Teixeira Duarte
Daily traffic
Spanish
Portuguese
Guadiana River
Spain
Ayamonte
Portugal
Castro Marim
Portugal–Spain border
cable-stayed bridge
prestressed concrete
José Luis Câncio Martins

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