Juan Pablo II Bridge
The Juan Pablo II Bridge, also known as Puente Nuevo ("New Bridge"), is a bridge in Chile connecting Concepción and Talcahuano with San Pedro de la Paz, through the Biobío River. Since completion in 1974 it has remained the longest bridge in the country. It was significantly damaged in the February 27, 2010 earthquake.
Juan Pablo II Bridge | |
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Juan Pablo II Bridge, view from Concepcion | |
| Coordinates | 36°49′26″S 73°5′30″W |
| Crosses | Bio-Bio River |
| Locale | Concepcion & Talcahuano, Greater Concepción and San Pedro de la Paz, Greater Concepción |
| Other name(s) | Puente Nuevo (New Bridge) (from 1974 to 1987) |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 2,310 m (7,580 ft) |
| Width | 21.9 m (72 ft) |
| History | |
| Opened | April, 1974 |
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