Makati–Mandaluyong Bridge

The Makati-Mandaluyong Bridge is a four-lane road bridge crossing the Pasig River in Metro Manila, Philippines. It connects P. Burgos Extension, a part of the Makati Avenue road network, in Barangay Poblacion, Makati at the south bank of the river to Coronado Street in Barangay Hulo, Mandaluyong at the north bank. The bridge was opened in 1986.[1]

Makati–Mandaluyong Bridge
The Makati–Mandaluyong Bridge from the Mandaluyong side
Coordinates14.5694°N 121.0325°E / 14.5694; 121.0325
CarriesVehicular traffic and pedestrians
CrossesPasig River
LocaleMakati and Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines
Maintained byDepartment of Public Works and Highways 2nd District Engineering Office[1]
Segment IDS04551LZ (northbound)
S04552LZ (southbound)
B04891LZ (bridge)[1]
Preceded byLambingan Bridge
Followed byEstrella–Pantaleon Bridge
Characteristics
MaterialPrestressed concrete, Box girder[2]
Total length339 m (1,112 ft) (bridge)
0.29 km (0.18 mi) (road)[1]
Width8.93 m (29.3 ft)[3]
Height6 m (20 ft)[3]
Load limit20 metric tons (20 long tons; 22 short tons)[3]
No. of lanes4 (2 per direction)[3]
History
Construction startPost-1970
Construction end1986[3]
Statistics
Daily traffic42 thousand vehicles (2013)[4]
Location

Until the opening of the Estrella–Pantaleon Bridge in 2011, the Makati-Mandaluyong Bridge was the only bridge connecting the two cities aside from the Guadalupe Bridge that carries EDSA.[5]

References

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