Alamillo Bridge in Seville

Seville is a cultural, financial and artistic capital of Southern Spain. With several sightseeing destinations, Seville in Spain is a huge draw for tourists. In the year 1992, Seville played host to the Expo or World's Fair in an underdeveloped island of La Cartuja. Four new bridges were constructed on the island. The Alamillo Bridge in Seville was one of them which boasts to be the largest and most spectacular and is a major attraction on sightseeing in Seville. With time it became one of the best representations of the city. The bridge covers the Meandro San Jeronimo River and was finished within a period of 31 months.

The original proposal directed at constructing twin bridges with a linking bridge. The plan aimed at cross the Guadalquivir River in two locations, approximately 1 mile (1.5 kilometers) between the two. Owing to the river bends, the bridges would be designed in such a way, that their towering inclined masts would meet at a common point, making for an implied triangle with its apex located higher up. It was finally built as a single bridge, along with the Cartuja Viaduct. The inclined mast was made as initially planned. The steel mast supports the deck without counter-stay cables or support piers. The bridge makes for a stunning sightseeing destination. The project found momentum during the World Fair in 1992. The 1640 foot served as the gateway to the northern entrance of the Expo.

Features of Alamillo Bridge in Seville:

  -  The shape of the bridge has been compared to a harp, ship's mast, and swan.
  -  The spine forms a raised footpath, bisecting cantilevered traffic lanes 1.6 meters below.
  -  The people walking across the spine and the cars that zip past each other below make for a picturesque scene.
  -  The bridge has roads ideal for both pedestrians and smooth running of traffic.