Paso de los Libres–Uruguaiana International Bridge

The Paso de los Libres-Uruguaiana International Bridge is a road and railroad bridge that joins Argentina and Brazil over the Uruguay River, running between Paso de los Libres, Corrientes Province, Argentina, and Uruguaiana, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It measures 1,419 metres (4,656 ft) in length.

Paso de los Libres – Uruguaiana International Bridge
Coordinates29°44′35″S 57°05′35″W
CrossesUruguay River
Locale Paso de los Libres, Corrientes, Argentina.
Uruguaiana, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Official nameAgustín P. Justo - Getúlio Vargas International Bridge
Preceded byIntegration Bridge
Followed bySalto Grande Bridge
Characteristics
DesignCantilever bridge
Total length1,419 metres (4,656 ft)
History
Construction start1942
OpenedOctober 15, 1945
Location


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