Forbes Bridge
Bridge in Iloilo City, Philippines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Forbes Bridge is a historic bridge located in Iloilo City, Philippines. It was constructed in 1909 to replace the wooden Jaro Bridge, which had been built in 1875. The bridge served as a vital link between the districts of La Paz and Iloilo City Proper.[2] It is claimed to be the oldest concrete bridge in the country.[3]
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Forbes Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 10°42′21″N 122°34′3″E |
Carries | Motor vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles |
Crosses | Iloilo River |
Locale | Iloilo City, Philippines |
Official name | Forbes Bridge |
Named for | William Cameron Forbes |
Maintained by | Iloilo City Government Department of Public Works and Highways - Iloilo City District Engineering Office |
Preceded by | Muelle Loney (Rizal) Bridge |
Followed by | Jalandoni Bridge |
Characteristics | |
Design | Neoclassical arch bridge |
Material | Steel-reinforced concrete |
Total length | 127 m (417 ft)[1] |
Width | 20.05 m (65.8 ft)[1] |
Traversable? | yes |
No. of spans | 3 |
Piers in water | 6 |
Clearance below | 9.07 m (30 ft) at mean tide |
No. of lanes | 4 (2 per direction) |
History | |
Construction end | 1909 |
Inaugurated | 1910 |
Rebuilt | 1975 |
Replaces | Jaro Bridge |
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