Ponte de São João
| Ponte de São João | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Carries | railway |
| Crosses | river Douro |
| Locale | Porto, Portugal |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 1,140 m (3,740 ft) |
| History | |
| Architect | Edgar Cardoso |
| Construction end | 1991 |
| Inaugurated | June 24, 1991 |
The Ponte de São João or St John's Bridge, designed by engineer Edgar Cardoso is a railway bridge in Portugal. It replaced the functionality of the still standing Gustav Eiffel wrought iron Maria Pia Bridge in 1991.
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Coordinates: 41°08′20″N 8°35′43″W / 41.13889°N 8.59528°W
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