Niterói Bridge

　　    The Niterói Bridge was built in 1968 and opened to traffic in 1974. It is the longest sea-crossing bridge in South America. With a total length of 13.7 kilometers and dual carriageways, each 26.4 meters wide, the bridge connects to the city of Niterói. While crossing, visitors can enjoy scenic views of Rio de Janeiro.

　　The Niterói Bridge connects Rio de Janeiro and Niterói, and is the longest pre-stressed concrete bridge in the Southern Hemisphere, ranking as the sixth longest bridge in the world and the longest sea-crossing bridge in South America. Construction began in 1968, and it was opened to traffic in 1974. The bridge is 13,290 meters long and 72 meters wide, featuring dual carriageways.

　　The Niterói Bridge uses the now-popular box girder design, which offers great structural integrity and allows for a wide deck. Additionally, it performs well against wind forces, enabling lateral winds to flow smoothly across the structure and helping prevent wind-induced vibrations. The bridge spans across Guanabara Bay like a rainbow. From above, it resembles a winding dragon gracefully stretching across the bay, exuding both elegance and grandeur, making it one of Brazil’s most popular tourist attractions. The bridge accommodates over 140,000 vehicles and pedestrians daily, greatly facilitating travel between the cities of Rio de Janeiro and Niterói.