Puente Romano - Mérida, Spain
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N 38° 54.842 W 006° 20.932
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The Puente Romano (Spanish for Roman Bridge) is a Roman bridge over the Guadiana River at Mérida.
Waymark Code: WMC540
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).
Length of bridge: 790 mts
Height of bridge: 10 to 15 mts
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Pedestrian
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Guadiana River
Date constructed: Between 98–117 AD
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Calle Tarraco
Location:
Mérida, Extremadura, Spain
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