Viaducto de Montabliz
| Viaduct of Montabliz Viaducto de Montabliz | |
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| Coordinates | 43°06′13″N 4°05′22″W / 43.103739°N 4.089317°WCoordinates: 43°06′13″N 4°05′22″W / 43.103739°N 4.089317°W |
| Carries | Cantabria-Plateau Highway |
| Crosses | Valley of the Bisueña River |
| Locale | Cantabria, Spain |
| Official name | Viaducto de Montabliz |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Concrete beam and steel |
| Total length | 721 m (2,365 ft)[1][2] |
| Width | 26.1 m (86 ft) |
| Height | 150 m (490 ft)[2] |
| Longest span | 175 m (574 ft) |
| Number of spans | 5 |
| History | |
| Designer | Apia XXI & Ferrovial |
| Opened | January 31, 2008 |
| Statistics | |
| Daily traffic | 11,500 vehicles/day |
Viaducto de Montabliz under construction.
The Viaducto de Montabliz (Viaduct of Montabliz) is a bridge located in the town of Montabliz, Cantabria, Spain.
It is known for being the highest bridge in Spain and the sixth in Europe, with 150 meters (490 ft) in height (highest part) over the river Bisueña.[1][2]
It was inaugurated on January 31, 2008 with an investment of 26 million euros, being the most expensive work of the entire motorway A-67.
See also
References
- 1 2 Ferrovial (2007-09-15). "Viaducto de Montabliz". Retrieved 2009-12-18.
- 1 2 3 Trelleborg (2008-02-01). "A quiet, high-level ride". Retrieved 2009-12-18.
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