João Gomes Bridge

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
Coordinates32.663°N 16.898°W / 32.663; -16.898
CarriesVR1, Madeira
CrossesRibeira de João Gomes
LocaleFunchal,  Madeira
Characteristics
Total length274.5 metres (901 ft)
Height140 metres (460 ft)
History
DesignerAntónio José Luís dos Reis
Construction end1994
Statistics
Daily trafficVehicles 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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