Ojuela Bridge
Coordinates: 25°47′37″N 103°47′29″W / 25.793619°N 103.791358°W
The Ojuela Bridge or the Mapimi Bridge (Puente de Ojuela, Spanish name) is a suspension bridge located in Mapimí, in the Mexican state of Durango, at the site of the Ojuela Goldmine. The Ojuela Bridge was designed by Wilhelm Hildenbrand[1] and built by the firm of John A. Roebling Sons Company, New York. Completed in 1898 the bridge was restored as a tourist attraction in 1991. It has a main span of 271.5 metres and the distance between the pylons is 315.5 metres. Currently this bridge is only used for pedestrians.
Two plaques were posted on the bridge to commemorate 100 years since its erection. The Ojuela Bridge Plaque reads:
| “ | (1892 - 1992)
The Constitutional Governor of Durango: Jose Ramirez Gamero The President of Mapimi, Durango: Elias Magallanes Campos It has been a century since this bridge was built. We pay respect and admiration to the people who worked during those years in this mineral town. Met-Mex Penoles S.A. DE C.V. Mapimi, Durango, May 30, 1992. |
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- ↑ McCullough, David "Brave Companions - Portraits in History", p.122
Photograph of Ojuela Bridge ca. 1910
Gallery
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The Ojuela Bridge in Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
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The Ojuela Bridge
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The Ojuela Bridge
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The Ojuela Bridge Plaque
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The Ojuela Bridge Plaque
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Exterior seen from inside the mine
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People crossing the bridge
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Ojuela's zip line
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Entrance to the mine
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Inside the mine
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People crossing the bridge
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Hills in Ojuela
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bridge supports
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Road to Ojuela