Octávio Frias de Oliveira Bridge
The Octavio Frias de Oliveira bridge, commonly known as "Ponte Estaiada", is a cable-stayed bridge in São Paulo, Brazil over the Pinheiros River, opened in May 2008. The bridge is 138 metres (453 ft) tall, and connects Marginal Pinheiros to Jornalista Roberto Marinho Avenue in the south area of the city. It is named after Octavio Frias de Oliveira.
Octávio Frias de Oliveira Bridge Ponte Octávio Frias de Oliveira | |
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Octavio Frias de Oliveira Bridge | |
| Coordinates | 23.61275°S 46.699239°W |
| Crosses | Pinheiros River |
| Locale | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Other name(s) | Ponte Estaiada |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Cable-stayed bridge |
| Material | Concrete sustained by stainless steel cables, coated with polyethylene resistant to sunlight |
| Total length | 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) |
| Height | 138 metres (453 ft) (tower) |
| History | |
| Construction start | 2005 |
| Construction end | May 2008 |
| Opened | 10 May 2008 |
| Location | |
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