It holds the title of the longest cable-stayed bridge in Spain.
The central pylon is the second tallest in Europe, surpassed only by the Millau Viaduct in France.
The deck height is 69 meters above the sea level at the central span.
The project construction required over 70,000 cubic meters of concrete and 100,000 tons of steel.
The design was led by architect Javier Manterola, a renowned Spanish structural engineer.
The Puente de la Constitución de 1812, also known as La Pepa, is a cable-stayed bridge spanning the Bay of Cádiz, connecting the city of Cádiz with Puerto Real on the Spanish mainland. It is one of the tallest bridges in the world, featuring a central pylon height of 185 meters. The bridge spans 3,092 meters in total, with a main span of 540 meters designed to allow large cruise ships and naval vessels to enter the bay. It incorporates a unique 'demountable' section that can be raised if even greater clearance is required in the future. The structure carries four lanes of traffic and two tracks for the future tram-train system. Completed in 2015, it was named to commemorate the bicentenary of the Spanish Constitution of 1812. The engineering design uses a hybrid system combining cable-stayed and semi-continuous spans to withstand high wind speeds common to the region.
From the shoreline in the Puntales district, looking toward the central pylon at sunset.
Use the dedicated pedestrian and cycling paths to appreciate the scale and views of the bay.
Avoid crossing during high wind warnings, as the bridge is exposed and can be difficult to traverse.
Check local weather reports, as the bridge is often shrouded in mist or exposed to high crosswinds from the Atlantic.
Attempting to walk across in heavy winds or failing to bring sun protection, as there is no shade on the bridge deck.
