Ponte Almirante Sarmento Rodrigues

Ponte Almirante Sarmento Rodrigues (also known as the Ponte Rodoviária de Barca d'Alva) is a road bridge over the Douro, located near the village of Barca d'Alva in Guarda District, Portugal, around 800 metres (0.50 mi) west of the border with Spain. It carries national route N221.

Ponte Almirante Sarmento Rodrigues
Coordinates41°01′45″N 6°56′29″W
CarriesN221
CrossesDouro
LocaleBarca d'Alva, Guarda District,  Portugal
Other name(s)Ponte Rodoviária de Barca d'Alva
Characteristics
DesignArch bridge
MaterialReinforced concrete
History
DesignerEdgar Cardoso
Location

The bridge was designed in 1955 by Edgar Cardoso.[1] It is named for Portuguese naval officer and colonial administrator Sarmento Rodrigues.

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