Alamillo Bridge
Alamillo Bridge

Seville, Spain
Crosses the River Guadalquivir
1987 - 1992

About the Bridge

Originally proposed as twin bridges with a connecting viaduct, this design was to cross the Guadalquivir River in two locations, approximately 1 mile (1.5 kilometers) apart from each other. Because of the the curves of the river, the bridges would have been situated in such a way that their tall inclined masts would have reached toward each other, forming an implied triangle that had it's apex far above the earth.

The design ultimately was built as a single bridge, along with the Cartuja Viaduct. Though it no longer had the same impact as a lone structure, the inclined mast was kept as inititally designed. The extraordinary weight of the concrete-filled steel mast, which angles away from the roadbed at 58º, is enough to support the deck without the need for counter-stay cables or support piers. This was a first in bridge design, and creates a stunning display.

The impetus for the project was the 1992 World Fair, "Expo '92." The 1640 foot (500m) viaduct is an entrance gateway to the northern entrance of the Expo. This bridge has roadways for both pedestrian and motor traffic.


What Is a Bridge? The Making of Calatrava's Bridge in SevilleWant to learn more about this bridge?

"What Is a bridge? The Making of Calatrava's bridge in Seville" is an excellent book that explains the design and construction of the Alamillo bridge in great detail.

This book is a case study of the process of building the Alamillo bridge in Seville, Spain. One of the few books, if not the only, to target one Calatrava project, this is a must-have for anyone who wants to see what goes into building a Calatrava work. The book describes in detail the process of design and construction, giving insight into Calatrava's decision-making process. Technical information, such as engineering calculations, is included as well.

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Bridge Dimensions

Length: 820 ft (249.9 m)
Max. Span: 656 ft (199.9 m)
Mast Height: 466 ft (142.0 m)

Comments


Started by komeil najafi
21 Mar 2010 at 3:49 AM

Deminsions of the Alamillo Bridge
I am doing my final project for an engineering class and need the deminsions of the bridge!! Please help!!!

Started by Esmeralda Alvarez
7 Nov 2008 at 12:59 PM

Alamillo Bridge
Where can one purchase photographs of the Bridge Thanks Duke Brannock

Started by Duke Brannock
5 Dec 2007 at 6:28 PM

I have a report to do and I am having problems finding the answers to these questions.
When was the alamillo bridge build? Who built the alamillo bridge? What type of material was used to make the alamillo bridge?

Started by channing holmes
2 Oct 2007 at 11:23 AM

need info
my name is lewe and i need some info about the alamillo bridge.

Started by lewe welire
5 Jan 2007 at 12:57 PM

i need information
soy estudiannte de obras publicas si alguien tiene informacion sobre este puente por favor hacermela llegar puesto he de hacer un trabajo sobre el, datos constructivos, materiales empleados, fotos, planos... muchas gracias

Started by Anonymous
11 Mar 2006 at 1:39 PM

John
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Started by John Huamanchumo
22 Jan 2006 at 5:17 PM

dimensions
length: 250.00 metres pylon-hight: 134.00 metres range: 200.00 metres fab.

Started by Anonymous
14 May 2004 at 10:42 AM


i need the dimensions of alamillo and medoc swing bridges i need theese for my homework please help!

Started by andac kurt
13 Apr 2004 at 12:12 PM

Please help me
Hi. I am rabin sedigh pour,a civil engineer.I am preparing a paper about technical aspects of Alamillo Bridge. I need some information about design and construction of that. Please help me.

Started by Rabin Sedigh Pour
1 Feb 2004 at 12:08 PM


"La verdadera arquitectura no es solo aquella que logra adaptar sus espacios al ser humano; además es aquella que logra generar en la psiquis de sus ocupantes nuevas sensaciones de regodeo, ”la arquitectura en función corporal y espiritual del hombre”. Y la verdadera ingeniería, es aquella que se logra erigir como un buen elemento simbiótico entre esta y la arquitectura. S. Calatrava logra expresar en sus obras la magnificencia simbiótica entre arquitectura e ingeniería. Precursor de una nueva era en la arquitectura.

Started by Emanuele Santini
23 Oct 2003 at 2:28 AM

Alamillo brigde
Hello, I am a Design student wanting to computer a model of this bridge. Does anyone please have any information regarding the specifics of this bridge, or how to find some? Most Grateful.

Started by greer wood
25 Sep 2003 at 11:00 PM

When Engineering is Treated like an Art ....
It probably cost to much but people in Spain should be proud to have such a kind of beauty ...

Started by Gustavo Fierro
31 Jul 2003 at 2:43 PM

research project
I am working on a student bridge engineering research project and would like to obtain plans and design details of the Alamillo Bridge. Grateful for any assistance. Regards, Richard Mulligan.

Started by Richard Mulligan
8 May 2003 at 12:46 PM

I swear you it was really expensive
Nobody knows how expensive it was, but everybody knows the bridge cost a fortune. It is a shame that Alamillo Bridge became so famous. Please, look at La Barqueta Bridge by Juan José Arenas: it is cheap, it is simple, it is elegant, it is the best example I know about how to design a bridge.

Started by mendinho
15 Nov 2002 at 1:21 PM

Construction Cost/Design Fee
I am conducting some research for a client. Do you have any idea what the construction cost and design fees were for the bridge alone?

Started by Anonymous
4 Nov 2002 at 5:35 AM
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