How old is the Juscelino Kubitschek bridge?
19c. 2002
Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge/Age
Who built Juscelino Kubitschek bridge?
Alexandre Chan
Mário Vila Verde
Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge/Architects
Completed in 2002, the 1,200-metre-long cable-stay bridge was designed by Brazilian architect Alexandre Chan in collaboration with structural engineer Mário Vila Verde.
What type of bridge is Juscelino Kubitschek bridge?
Arch bridge
Cable-stayed bridge
Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge/Bridge type
How long is Juscelino Kubitschek bridge?
3,937′
Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge/Total length
Why is the Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge famous?
The bridge is named after President Juscelino Kubitschek, who served from 1956 to 1961, and is generally considered the main figure supporting the construction of the planned city of Brasília.
When was the Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge built?
2000
Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge/Construction started
Where is the JK Bridge?
Brasília
Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge/Location
Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge (Portuguese: Ponte Juscelino Kubitschek), commonly called Ponte JK (English: JK Bridge), is a steel and concrete arch bridge across Lake Paranoá in Brasília, Brazil.
What is the Juscelino Kubitschek bridge made out of?
The Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge is a steel and concrete structure that crosses Lake Paranoá in Brasília, Brazil. The main span has four supporting pillars submerged underwater, while the deck weight is supported by three 200-foot-tall (61 m) asymmetrical steel arches that crisscross diagonally over the bridge.
How much did the Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge cost?
The entire structure has a total length of 1,200 metres (3,900 ft), and was completed at a cost of US$56.8 million. The bridge has a pedestrian walkway and is accessible to pedestrians and bicyclists.
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