Suspension Bridges of Peru (201-229 of 229)


This is a list of bridges 201 through 229 (of 229 total) from the suspension bridge inventory for the country Peru. Wherever you see a Bridgemeister ID number click it to isolate the bridge on its own page.

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Capelo

Puente Capelo, Peru - Rio Paucartambo
Bridgemeister ID:8223 (added 2024-02-06)
Name:Capelo
Location:Puente Capelo, Peru
Crossing:Rio Paucartambo
Coordinates:10.867694 S 75.273028 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Main Span:1

Notes:

  • The bridge pictured here was presumably located in the village of Puente Capelo at the indicated coordinates, but this has not been confirmed.
Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

Centenario

San Jerónimo de Tunán, Huancayo, Peru - Mantaro River
Bridgemeister ID:5930 (added 2021-06-27)
Name:Centenario
Also Known As:Centennial
Location:San Jerónimo de Tunán, Huancayo, Peru
Crossing:Mantaro River
Coordinates:11.955931 S 75.296669 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1

Notes:


Chongos

Chongos Bajo District and Viques District, Peru - Mantaro River
Bridgemeister ID:6394 (added 2021-07-27)
Name:Chongos
Location:Chongos Bajo District and Viques District, Peru
Crossing:Mantaro River
Coordinates:12.154210 S 75.244333 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • 2014: Towers remain with no deck or cables. Demolished by 2020.
Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

Cuyca

Cuyca, Colasay, Peru - Rio Chamaya
Bridgemeister ID:7495 (added 2022-12-30)
Name:Cuyca
Location:Cuyca, Colasay, Peru
Crossing:Rio Chamaya
Coordinates:6.009487 S 78.860944 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Derelict, since March 2022
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 75 meters (246.1 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • 2022, March: Heavily damaged by flood.

External Links:


Gramazú

Gramazú, Peru
Bridgemeister ID:6178 (added 2021-07-08)
Name:Gramazú
Location:Gramazú, Peru
Coordinates:10.512456 S 75.449030 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 98 meters (321.5 feet)

Huayopampa

Huánuco, Peru - Huallaga River
Bridgemeister ID:2915 (added 2019-09-15)
Name:Huayopampa
Location:Huánuco, Peru
Crossing:Huallaga River
Coordinates:9.910078 S 76.234569 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2013)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

Ivochote

Ivochote, Echarate, Peru - Urubamba River
Bridgemeister ID:7819 (added 2023-09-02)
Name:Ivochote
Location:Ivochote, Echarate, Peru
Crossing:Urubamba River
Coordinates:12.460944 S 72.966333 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1 x 95 meters (311.7 feet) estimated
Side Span:1

La Auvernia

Auvernia and La Victoria, Peru - Rio Tarma
Bridgemeister ID:6022 (added 2021-07-02)
Name:La Auvernia
Location:Auvernia and La Victoria, Peru
Crossing:Rio Tarma
Coordinates:11.107733 S 75.384482 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 42 meters (137.8 feet) estimated

Mantoreal

Manto Real, Echarate, Peru - Urubamba River
Bridgemeister ID:7833 (added 2023-09-02)
Name:Mantoreal
Location:Manto Real, Echarate, Peru
Crossing:Urubamba River
Coordinates:12.649711 S 72.569289 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:Extant (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1 x 98 meters (321.5 feet)

Mayoc

Mayoc, Peru - Mantaro River
Bridgemeister ID:7763 (added 2023-08-05)
Name:Mayoc
Location:Mayoc, Peru
Crossing:Mantaro River
Coordinates:12.813517 S 74.385397 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Only towers remain, since April 25, 1974 (last checked: 2022)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 83 meters (272.3 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • 1974, April 25: Destroyed by floodwaters. At this point the suspension bridge had already been bypassed by a concrete arch bridge.
  • Later at same location 1975 Mayoc - Mayoc, Peru.

External Links:


Mejorada

Huamancaca vicinity and Huancayo, Peru - Mantaro River
Bridgemeister ID:7765 (added 2023-08-15)
Name:Mejorada
Location:Huamancaca vicinity and Huancayo, Peru
Crossing:Mantaro River
Coordinates:12.052207 S 75.240174 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:

  • Facebook. 1970s image of Puente Breña (a truss bridge) with the suspension bridge visible in the background.
  • Facebook. Translated: "Beautiful photograph of the old suspension bridge La Mejorada (c. 1920), seen from east to west, you can see an entrance door and the person in charge of charging for the use of this. Currently this space is occupied by the La Breña bridge, which allows access to the city of Huancayo from the right bank."
  • Facebook. Another old photo of the bridge.
  • Facebook. More old photos of the bridge.

Mirador

Moquequa, Peru
Bridgemeister ID:2491 (added 2008-12-23)
Name:Mirador
Location:Moquequa, Peru
Coordinates:17.19889 S 70.93096 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2007)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Miraflores

Jauja, Peru - Mantaro River
Bridgemeister ID:5965 (added 2021-06-30)
Name:Miraflores
Location:Jauja, Peru
Crossing:Mantaro River
Coordinates:11.823230 S 75.501242 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire

Pamay

Mariposa, Satipo, Peru
Bridgemeister ID:5931 (added 2021-06-27)
Name:Pamay
Location:Mariposa, Satipo, Peru
Coordinates:11.448739 S 74.781266 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:In use (last checked: 2014)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1

Paroccan

Urcos, Peru - Urubamba River
Bridgemeister ID:7647 (added 2023-06-03)
Name:Paroccan
Location:Urcos, Peru
Crossing:Urubamba River
Coordinates:13.665270 S 71.634868 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 48 meters (157.5 feet) estimated

External Links:

  • Facebook. Several images of the bridge from what appears to be a ceremony commencing construction of a replacement bridge. October 25, 2022.

Peatonal Carapongo

Lurigancho-Chosica and Ate, Peru
Bridgemeister ID:5953 (added 2021-06-30)
Name:Peatonal Carapongo
Also Known As:Foncodes
Location:Lurigancho-Chosica and Ate, Peru
Coordinates:12.006744 S 76.864700 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2013)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 90 meters (295.3 feet) estimated

Peatonal Paucarbamba

Pachar, Peru - Urubamba River
Bridgemeister ID:3444 (added 2019-12-22)
Name:Peatonal Paucarbamba
Location:Pachar, Peru
Crossing:Urubamba River
Coordinates:13.282869 S 72.200724 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:In use (last checked: 2013)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Pillpinto

Acos and Pillpinto, Peru - Apurimac River
Bridgemeister ID:7636 (added 2023-05-28)
Name:Pillpinto
Location:Acos and Pillpinto, Peru
Crossing:Apurimac River
Coordinates:13.953790 S 71.754456 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Only towers remain
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 50 meters (164 feet) estimated

External Links:


Playa Rosalinas

Caserio Santa Rosa and Kiuñalla vicinity, Peru - Apurimac River
Bridgemeister ID:6190 (added 2021-07-14)
Name:Playa Rosalinas
Location:Caserio Santa Rosa and Kiuñalla vicinity, Peru
Crossing:Apurimac River
Coordinates:13.421389 S 72.852945 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Derelict, since c. 2008-2017
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:


Playa Rosalinas

Caserio Santa Rosa and Kiuñalla vicinity, Peru - Apurimac River
Bridgemeister ID:6191 (added 2021-07-14)
Name:Playa Rosalinas
Location:Caserio Santa Rosa and Kiuñalla vicinity, Peru
Crossing:Apurimac River
Coordinates:13.421666 S 72.852563 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:


Pongora

Ayacucho, Peru
Bridgemeister ID:5976 (added 2021-07-01)
Name:Pongora
Location:Ayacucho, Peru
Coordinates:13.086515 S 74.224344 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2014)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1

Promisora

La Promisora and Garibaldi, Peru - Rio Ulcamayo
Bridgemeister ID:5967 (added 2021-06-30)
Name:Promisora
Location:La Promisora and Garibaldi, Peru
Crossing:Rio Ulcamayo
Coordinates:11.054407 S 75.409569 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

San Francisco

Uchiza, Peru
Bridgemeister ID:7470 (added 2022-12-25)
Name:San Francisco
Location:Uchiza, Peru
Coordinates:8.486166 S 76.463191 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 145 meters (475.7 feet) estimated

External Links:


San Luis de Shuaro

San Luis de Shuaro, Peru
Bridgemeister ID:8224 (added 2024-02-06)
Name:San Luis de Shuaro
Location:San Luis de Shuaro, Peru
Use:Footbridge

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

San Miguel

Jauja, Peru - Mantaro River
Bridgemeister ID:5966 (added 2021-06-30)
Name:San Miguel
Location:Jauja, Peru
Crossing:Mantaro River
Coordinates:11.800599 S 75.483507 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:Derelict (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Santo Cristo

Quiches, Ancash and La Libertad, Peru - Marañón River
Bridgemeister ID:7242 (added 2022-07-16)
Name:Santo Cristo
Location:Quiches, Ancash and La Libertad, Peru
Crossing:Marañón River
Coordinates:8.372299 S 77.449082 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:Extant (last checked: 2020)
Main Span:1 x 72 meters (236.2 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • Appears to be in derelict condition since the late 2010s.

External Links:


Shirany

Bajo Aldea, Peru - Río Perené
Bridgemeister ID:5949 (added 2021-06-29)
Name:Shirany
Also Known As:Chirani
Location:Bajo Aldea, Peru
Crossing:Río Perené
Coordinates:10.861878 S 75.006248 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2014)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Yanahuanca

Yanahuanca, Pozuzo, Peru
Bridgemeister ID:3300 (added 2019-11-27)
Name:Yanahuanca
Location:Yanahuanca, Pozuzo, Peru
Coordinates:10.038418 S 75.569681 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

Yanango

Yanango, Peru - Rio Yanango
Bridgemeister ID:5992 (added 2021-07-02)
Name:Yanango
Location:Yanango, Peru
Crossing:Rio Yanango
Coordinates:11.209251 S 75.486013 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Dismantled, 2022
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 107 meters (351 feet)

Notes:

  • Provisional bridge replacing a cable-stayed bridge that collapsed in 2005. Dismanted in 2022 to be relocated to Satipo where it collapsed in early 2023 before it was opened to the public.
  • Moved to 2023 (suspension bridge) - Satipo, Peru.

External Links:

  • Facebook. Images of the bridge being dismantled for relocation to Satipo. Posted January 12, 2022.
  • Facebook. Images of the cable-stayed bridge that collapsed in 2005 and construction of the suspension bridge. Posted March 19, 2021.
  • Facebook. Images of the bridge being dismantled for relocation to Satipo. Posted January 25, 2022.


Do you have any information or photos for these bridges that you would like to share? Please email david.denenberg@bridgemeister.com.


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