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Vasco da Gama Bridge Portugal

Prestressed concrete bridge with composite cross section (concrete + concrete). Structural analysis of the Central Viaduct (length = 6351m) constructed using 78 m long pre-cast concrete deck units and pre-cast piers resting on piled foundations. Two 130 m spans over the channels (Barcas, Samora) were supported on pillars protected from impact by vessels.

Built in the BOT (build-operate-transfer) system by Lusoponte, a private consortium which got a 40-year concession on the tolls.

Vasco da Gama Bridge, Longest Bridge in Europe

• Contract:
  • Vasco da Gama Bridge, Portugal
• Owner:
  • Lusoponte (private consortium)
• Consultant:
  • Trafalgar House Technology, U.K.
• State of Construction:
  • Completed in 1998
• TDV Involvement:
  • Consultancy for central viaduct
  
  TDV Consulting GmbH
  Dorian Janjic & Partner
  A-8010 Graz, Austria