Bach de Roda Bridge
Bach de Roda Bridge

Barcelona, Spain
Railway Crossing
1985 - 1987

About the Bridge

The Bach de Roda bridge was built as built as part of the revitalization of two poorer areas of Barcelona, Spain.  Spurred on by the city's selection to host the 1992 Olympic Games, the bridge was one of the first stages of improvement for the Sant Andrea and San Marti areas of the city.

Along with this bridge, a new rail station was built; all part of a larger plan to improve the infrastructure of the entire city of Barcelona.  As with many of Calatrava's bridges, this bridge serves both pedestrians and automobiles, giving access to parks below on either side.

To further accentuate the city, balconies allow pedestrians to stop along the bridge to enjoy a view of the city.

Bridge Dimensions

Length: 423.2 ft (129.0 m)
Max. Span: 150.9 ft (46.0 m)
Arch Height: 32.8 ft (10.0 m)
Height over Railbed: 26.2 ft (8.0 m)

Comments

materials
hi im new here.. im just going to ask what are th materials the bridge is made of? thnx

Started by julian xanadu
6 Feb 2005 at 5:04 AM

Answer
No

Started by Anonymous
11 Apr 2004 at 3:37 PM

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

Started by Anonymous
4 Nov 2002 at 5:40 AM
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