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

1926: Hercilio Luz

Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Bridgemeister ID:437 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1926
Name:Hercilio Luz
Also Known As:Florianopolis
Location:Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Coordinates:27.59393 S 48.56619 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:David B. Steinman, Holton D. Robinson
References:AAJ, ADDS, BBR, PTS2, USS
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2011)
Main Cables:Eyebar (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 339.5 meters (1,113.75 feet)
Deck width:37 feet

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Photo by Evandro Boff de Mello Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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