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General Information

Name in local language: Ponte Juscelino Kubitschek
Other name(s): JK Bridge; Mosteiro Bridge; Third Bridge of South Lake
Beginning of works: 2000
Completion: 2002
Status: in use

Project Type

Structure: Through arch bridge
Function / usage: Motorway bridge / freeway bridge
Material: Steel bridge

Location

Location: , ,
Crosses:
  • Lake Paranoá
Coordinates: 15° 49' 23.61" S    47° 49' 47.22" W
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Technical Information

Dimensions

rise 60 m
total length 1 200 m
clearance 18 m
arch span 3 x 240 m
bridge surface 28 800 m²
deck deck width 24 m

Materials

arches steel

Chronology

December 1998

First Prize in National Contest

1999

Basic project

June 2000

Service order for construction

2001

Executive Project.

2003

Gustav Lindenthal Medal awarded to Alexandre Chan at the International Bridge Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for the design of this bridge.

2003

Award for best steel structure of the year by ABCEM, Brazil.

Participants

Owner
Client
Design
Structural engineering
Consulting
Construction

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  • About this
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  • Structure-ID
    20000838
  • Published on:
    20/07/2000
  • Last updated on:
    05/12/2017
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