JK Bridge
Description:
The JK Bridge in Brazil is named after the country’s twenty-fourth president, Jucelin Kubitschek, the founder of the new capital. There are no analogues to this grandiose building in the world. The bridge crossing Lake Paranoa was built in concrete and steel in 2002. In length it stretches for 1200 meters, and its width is 24 meters.
Today it is one of the most popular attractions of the country, a favorite place for night walks of residents. The architect of the JK Bridge is Alexandre Chan, who was awarded the Gustav Lindenthal Medal for his project. In addition, JK was awarded the Premio Abcem 2003 Award for Best Steel Work of the Year.
Four pylons on which the bridge stands are dug into the bottom of the lake, and from above it is crossed by 3 huge arcs 61 meters high each, supporting the roadway on steel cables. The construction budget was $56.8 million. In addition to three-lane traffic, the bridge Jucelinou Kubitschek on both sides is equipped with bicycle and pedestrian paths.