This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.

1983: Matadi

Matadi, Dem. Rep. of the Congo (Zaire) - Congo River
Bridgemeister ID:477 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1983
Name:Matadi
Location:Matadi, Dem. Rep. of the Congo (Zaire)
Crossing:Congo River
Coordinates:5.825215 S 13.434341 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:BAAW
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 520 meters (1,706 feet)

Notes:

  • Longest suspension bridge in Africa when completed.
  • Designed to carry a railway on deck below the roadway, but it does not appear the railway was ever operational. From photos of the site, it doesn't appear rail approaches could have been accomodated unless there are tunnels on both sides of the bridge.

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