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Arenas Bridge

Arenas Bridge Arenas Bridge - Credit: Wikimedia Commons

The Arenas Bridge is a truss bridge built in 1894 between the municipalities of Cayey and Cidra in Puerto Rico. Also known as Puente Rio La Plata, it was the longest bridge constructed in Puerto Rico during the Spanish colonial period. It crosses the Rio de la Plata, the longest river in Puerto Rico. According to the U.S. National Park Service, "[t]his is the most important metal bridge in Puerto Rico from the period." The bridge is still standing.It is stated by the National Park Service that the bridge is still in use, at the bottom, here. However, this sat-image at Google indicates a newer bridge on the east for the modern traffic, and shows cars parked in approach to the historic bridge. Read more on Wikipedia

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