Puente Romano - Mérida, Spain
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N 38° 54.842 W 006° 20.932
29S E 729861 N 4310578
The Puente Romano (Spanish for Roman Bridge) is a Roman bridge over the Guadiana River at Mérida.
Waymark Code: WMC53Z
Location: Extremadura, Spain
Date Posted: 07/26/2011
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The Puente Romano (Spanish for Roman Bridge) is a Roman bridge over the Guadiana River at Mérida, Spain. It is the longest surviving bridge from ancient times, having once featured an estimated overall length of 755 m with 62 spans.
Today, there are 60 spans (three of which are buried on the southern bank) on a length of 721 m between the abutments. Including the approaches, the structure totals 790 m.
It was built under the reign of Trajan (98–117 AD).
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Mérida, Extremadura, Spain
Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Calle Tarraco
Water or other terrain spanned: Guadiana River
Construction Date: Between 98–117 AD
Architect/Builder: Not listed
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