João Gomes Bridge (Portuguese: Ponte João Gomes) is a bridge in Funchal, the capital city of the Portuguese island of Madeira. It forms part of the VR1, Madeira.
João Gomes Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 32°39′47″N 16°53′53″W / 32.663°N 16.898°W |
Carries | VR1, Madeira |
Crosses | Ribeira de João Gomes |
Locale | Funchal, Madeira |
Characteristics | |
Total length | 274.5 metres (901 ft) |
Height | 140 metres (460 ft) |
History | |
Designer | António José Luís dos Reis |
Construction end | 1994 |
Statistics | |
Daily traffic | Vehicles only |
Location | |
It was completed in 1994 and was designed by engineer António José Luís dos Reis. It is 274.5 metres long and stands high at 140 metres.
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