Puente Lusitania. Merida Free 3D model

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Structure: iconic arch bridge. Suspended structure spans the board of the Guadiana River in Merida, Extremadura, Spain. Constructed between 1988 and 1991. Mastermind Santiago Calatrava designed the masterpiece. Steel and prestressed concrete were utilized as building materials. Measurements: Head Light stands tall at an impressive 189 m. Total length stretches to a grand 465 m, while the deep bow drops down to 32 m below. Replacing the deteriorated traffic-subjected Roman Bridge was a major necessity. The bold new bridge presents a stunning contrast dialogue with its predecessor, as Calatrava's massive single arch soars high in the sky and showcases an archetypal monumental profile that honors tradition while pushing boundaries. The 2000-year-old Roman structure's rhythmic repetition of supporting elements challenges Calatrava's modern masterpiece, yet visually overlays perfectly to create a striking spectacle - the Roman Bridge serves as a sturdy base, its massive presence dominating the rhythm of supporting elements until the magnificent arch designed by Calatrava comes into view. Visitors can traverse the 500-meter pedestrian walkway located conveniently above the road traffic at an elevation of one and a half meters.