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Rusumo Bridge
Bridge linking Rwanda and Tanzania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rusumo Bridge is an international bridge across the Kagera River linking Rwanda and Tanzania.[1]
Quick Facts Rusumo Bridge Daraja la Rusumo (Swahili), Coordinates ...
Rusumo Bridge Daraja la Rusumo (Swahili) | |
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Coordinates | 2°22′56.35″S 30°46′59.64″E |
Carries | B3 road (1 lane) |
Crosses | Kagera River |
Followed by | Kyaka Bridge |
Characteristics | |
Material | Steel |
Total length | 100 metres (330 ft) |
Width | 3.5 metres (11 ft) |
Load limit | 2 x 200 kN (2 x 22.5 tons) |
History | |
Architect | Luigi Corradi |
Designer | Luigi Corradi |
Constructed by | S.A.E. s.p.a. |
Construction start | 1971 |
Opened | 1972 |
Inaugurated | 1972 |
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