description Rio–Niterói Bridge Overview
The Rio-Niteroi Bridge is a road bridge crossing Guanabara Bay between Rio de Janeiro and Niteroi in Brazil. Officially named the President Costa e Silva Bridge, it opened in 1974 and carries the BR-101 highway across a system dominated by prestressed-concrete box-girder spans. The crossing provides a direct metropolitan connection that avoids the substantially longer land route around the bay.
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How long is the Rio–Niterói Bridge?
The Rio–Niterói Bridge spans Guanabara Bay with a total length of approximately 13.3 kilometres. When it opened in 1974, it was one of the longest bridges in the world and remains a major landmark in Brazil.
What is the official name of the Rio–Niterói Bridge?
The bridge is officially named the President Costa e Silva Bridge, after the Brazilian president who authorized its construction. It is universally known by its common name, Rio–Niterói, because it connects those two cities across Guanabara Bay.
What highway does the Rio–Niterói Bridge carry?
The bridge carries the BR-101 highway, one of Brazil's most important federal north-south routes. Its prestressed-concrete box-girder spans make it a notable example of large-scale concrete bridge engineering.
How did people travel between Rio de Janeiro and Niterói before the bridge was built?
Before the bridge opened in 1974, the primary way to cross Guanabara Bay between Rio de Janeiro and Niterói was by ferry. The ferries could be slow and unreliable in bad weather, and the bridge dramatically improved commuting and freight movement across the bay.
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