The bridge uses a structural system characterized by a large reinforced concrete arch that supports the deck through secondary pillars.
During its construction, the scaffolding system required for the arch was considered a massive logistical achievement for Spanish civil engineering.
The project was part of a larger plan to facilitate the expansion of Teruel beyond its medieval walls.
The bridge's design avoided the use of expensive imported steel, favoring concrete to stimulate the local economy.
It is recognized as a prime example of the modernization of Spanish infrastructure during the Primo de Rivera era.
The Viaducto de Fernando Hué in Teruel is a reinforced concrete arch bridge crossing the deep Barranco de los Caballos ravine. Inaugurated in 1929, it serves as a critical connection between the historic center of Teruel and the city's modern expansion areas. The structure was designed by engineer Carlos Fernández Casado, who utilized a bold, pioneering design for the period. It spans approximately 218 meters in length, with its central arch providing a significant vertical clearance. The bridge remains a key functional artery for daily vehicular and pedestrian traffic in Teruel. It was named after the engineer Fernando Hué, a significant figure in the region's early 20th-century urban planning.
From the Paseo del Óvalo, looking across toward the bridge structure.
Walk across the pedestrian pathways on both sides of the bridge for clear views of the ravine below.
Visit the lower area of the ravine for a perspective looking up at the arch's scale.
Do not attempt to climb or lean over the safety railings, as the drop into the ravine is steep and dangerous.
