The Viaducto de Montabliz (Viaduct of Montabliz) is a bridge located in the town of Montabliz, Cantabria, Spain.
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| Coordinates | 43°06′13″N 4°05′22″W / 43.103739°N 4.089317°W |
| Carries | Cantabria-Plateau Highway |
| Crosses | Valley of the Bisueña River |
| Locale | Cantabria, Spain |
| Official name | Viaducto de Montabliz |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Concrete beam and steel |
| Total length | 721 m (2,365 ft)[1][2] |
| Width | 26.1 m (86 ft) |
| Height | 150 m (490 ft)[2] |
| Longest span | 175 m (574 ft) |
| No. of spans | 5 |
| History | |
| Designer | Apia XXI & Ferrovial |
| Opened | January 31, 2008 |
| Statistics | |
| Daily traffic | 11,500 vehicles/day |
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It is known for being the highest bridge in Spain and the sixth in Europe, with 150 meters (490 ft) in height (highest part) over the river Bisueña.[1][2] It was built by Ferrovial and was completed in 2008.[3] It carries the A-67 autovía.
See also
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edit- ^ a b Ferrovial (2007-09-15). "Viaducto de Montabliz". Retrieved 2009-12-18.
- ^ a b c Trelleborg (2008-02-01). "A quiet, high-level ride". Archived from the original on 2009-07-24. Retrieved 2009-12-18.
- ^ "Montabliz, con 198 metros, es el viaducto más alto de España". El Diario Montanes. 3 September 2018.
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