Historic bridges · Scottish Islands
Bridge of Lyth
Also known as: Droichead Mheiriceánna
Bridge of Lyth is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bridge of Lyth is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1830. Coordinates: 58.5469°, -3.2126°.
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The Bridge of the Americas (Spanish: Puente de las Américas; originally known as the Thatcher Ferry Bridge) is a road bridge in Panama which spans the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. Designed by American civil engineering company Sverdrup & Parcel, it was completed in 1962 at a cost of US$20 million. Two other bridges cross the canal: the Atlantic Bridge at the Gatun locks and the Centennial Bridge.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Bridge of the Americas (Spanish: Puente de las Américas; originally known as the Thatcher Ferry Bridge) is a road bridge in Panama which spans the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. Designed by American civil engineering company Sverdrup & Parcel, it was completed in 1962 at a cost of US$20 million. Two other bridges cross the canal: the Atlantic Bridge at the Gatun locks and the Centennial Bridge.
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Background
Description
The Bridge of the Americas crosses the Pacific approach to the Panama Canal at Balboa, near Panama City. It was built between 1959 and 1962 by the United States at a cost of US$20 million. From its completion in 1962 until the opening of the parallel Centennial Bridge in 2004, the Bridge of the Americas was a key part of the Pan-American Highway. The Bridge of the Americas greatly increases road traffic capacity across the Canal. Two earlier bridges cross the Canal, but they use moveable designs and have limited traffic capacity. These earlier spans include a small swinging road bridge, built into the lock structure at Gatún, and a swinging road/rail bridge constructed in 1942 at…
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- Coordinates
- 58.5469, -3.2126
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 4UQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Established
- 1830
- Opening
- October 12, 1962
Sources
- osm: w637938856 (ODbL)
- commons: Road bridge over the Burn of Lyth - geograph.org.uk - 2016278.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- wikipedia: Bridge of the Americas (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge of Lyth?
- Bridge of Lyth is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 4UQ).
- What is Bridge of Lyth?
- Bridge of Lyth is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge of Lyth?
- Drivers can use postcode KW1 4UQ.
- When was Bridge of Lyth built?
- Built or established in 1830.
- Is Bridge of Lyth a listed building?
- Bridge of Lyth is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Bridge of Lyth free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge of Lyth is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge of Lyth?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 4UQ. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.