Quirino–Lopez Bridge

Quirino–Lopez Bridge
Coordinates10°42′6.77″N 122°34′13.16″E / 10.7018806°N 122.5703222°E / 10.7018806; 122.5703222
CarriesMotor vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles
CrossesIloilo River
LocaleIloilo City, Philippines
Named forElpidio Quirino
Fernando Lopez
Maintained byIloilo City Government
Department of Public Works and Highways - Iloilo City District Engineering Office
Preceded byDrilon Bridge
Followed byMuelle Loney (Rizal) Bridge
Characteristics
DesignGirder bridge
MaterialReinforced concrete
Total length110 m (360 ft)[1]
Width17.21 m (56.5 ft)[1]
Traversable?yes
No. of spans5
Piers in water4
Clearance below8.72 m (29 ft) at mean tide
No. of lanes4 (2 per direction)
History
Inaugurated1967
Rebuilt2000
Location

The Quirino–Lopez Bridge is a girder bridge that crosses the Iloilo River in Iloilo City, Philippines. It connects the districts of City Proper and Lapuz.[2] Completed in 1967, the bridge spans a southbound canal historically used for sugar transport. The canal also served as a port for sea-going vessels that ferried sugar cane, originating from a facility built by Nicholas Loney in 1926.

The bridge is named after President Elpidio Quirino and Vice President Fernando Lopez.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Detailed Bridge Inventory". Department of Public Works and Highways.
  2. ^ "Quirino-Lopez Bridge, Iloilo City, Philippines - Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Why You Should Go". Wanderlog. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
  3. ^ "The Quirino-Lopez Bridge". www.thenewstoday.info. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
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