This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.

2010: Portillo

Iberia, Madre de Dios, Peru - Rio Tahuamanu
Bridgemeister ID:8584 (added 2024-05-18)
Year Completed:2010
Name:Portillo
Location:Iberia, Madre de Dios, Peru
Crossing:Rio Tahuamanu
Coordinates:11.415444 S 69.499750 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 120 meters (393.7 feet)

Notes:

  • Appears to have been damaged by flood multiple times after it was opened.

External Links:

  • Facebook. Image of the bridge in questionable condition. Posted December 8, 2015.
  • Facebook. Video of the bridge (from the 2:00 mark forward), heavily damaged by flood. Posted February 26, 2024.
  • Facebook. Short video of the bridge being battered by flood debris. Posted February 18, 2021.
  • Google Maps. Image of the bridge clearly damaged by flood but apparently still in use. Dated August 2013.

Find bridges within of this bridge's location (11.415444 S 69.499750 W)

Do you have any information or photos about this bridge that you would like to share? Please email david.denenberg@bridgemeister.com.

Mail | Facebook | Twitter