Suspension Bridges of Brazil

This is a list of all 44 bridges from the suspension bridge inventory for the country Brazil. Wherever you see a Bridgemeister ID number click it to isolate the bridge on its own page.

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1911: Affonso Penna

Itumbiara, Goiás and Araporã, Minas Gerais, Brazil - Paranaíba River
Bridgemeister ID:7455 (added 2022-12-24)
Year Completed:1911
Name:Affonso Penna
Also Known As:Afonso Pena
Location:Itumbiara, Goiás and Araporã, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Crossing:Paranaíba River
Coordinates:18.426530 S 49.206316 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 124 meters (406.8 feet) estimated

1914: Pênsil

São Vicente, Brazil
Bridgemeister ID:902 (added 2003-10-11)
Year Completed:1914
Name:Pênsil
Also Known As:Pensil
Location:São Vicente, Brazil
Coordinates:23.974960 S 46.388756 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2017)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 180 meters (590.6 feet)

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg

1915: Alexandrino de Alencar

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Bridgemeister ID:947 (added 2003-10-30)
Year Completed:1915
Name:Alexandrino de Alencar
Location:Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
References:AAJ
Use:Transporter
Status:Demolished, 1935
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1920: Alves Lima

Irapé, Chavantes, São Paulo and Ribeirão Claro, Paraná, Brazil - Paranapanema River
Bridgemeister ID:3887 (added 2020-03-13)
Year Completed:1920
Name:Alves Lima
Also Known As:Pênsil
Location:Irapé, Chavantes, São Paulo and Ribeirão Claro, Paraná, Brazil
Crossing:Paranapanema River
Coordinates:23.098928 S 49.742944 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:Closed, c. November 2020 (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • 2020, November: Heavily damaged by fire. Closed indefinitely.

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

External Links:

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

1970: Jacob Alfredo Emmendöerfer

Vila Baependi, Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Rio Itapocu
Bridgemeister ID:5024 (added 2020-08-16)
Year Completed:1970
Name:Jacob Alfredo Emmendöerfer
Location:Vila Baependi, Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Crossing:Rio Itapocu
Coordinates:26.487872 S 49.073418 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire

External Links:


1972: Pênsil

Bairro Trezidela, Grajaú, Maranhão, Brazil - Rio Grajaú
Bridgemeister ID:7003 (added 2022-05-08)
Year Completed:1972
Name:Pênsil
Location:Bairro Trezidela, Grajaú, Maranhão, Brazil
Crossing:Rio Grajaú
Coordinates:5.818106 S 46.144946 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1

2014: (suspension bridge)

Rio do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Rio Itajaí-Açu
Bridgemeister ID:5020 (added 2020-08-16)
Year Completed:2014
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Rio do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Crossing:Rio Itajaí-Açu
Coordinates:27.195455 S 49.618779 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:In use (last checked: 2018)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

Notes:

  • May have replaced another suspension bridge removed prior to 2011.

2018: Germano Poffo

Progresso, Ibirama and Ponto Chic, Ibirama, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Rio Hercílio
Bridgemeister ID:6283 (added 2021-07-19)
Year Completed:2018
Name:Germano Poffo
Location:Progresso, Ibirama and Ponto Chic, Ibirama, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Crossing:Rio Hercílio
Coordinates:27.043222 S 49.546776 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1

(footbridge)

Aurora, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Rio Itajaí do Sul
Bridgemeister ID:5011 (added 2020-08-16)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Aurora, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Crossing:Rio Itajaí do Sul
Coordinates:27.302514 S 49.640170 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Replaced, c. 2011-2017
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

Notes:


(footbridge)

Aurora, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Rio Itajaí do Sul
Bridgemeister ID:5012 (added 2020-08-16)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Aurora, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Crossing:Rio Itajaí do Sul
Coordinates:27.302807 S 49.640347 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

Notes:


(footbridge)

Barra do Itapocu, Araquari, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Lagoa da Cruz
Bridgemeister ID:4996 (added 2020-08-16)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Barra do Itapocu, Araquari, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Crossing:Lagoa da Cruz
Coordinates:26.552829 S 48.654915 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

(footbridge)

Barra Velha, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Lagoa de Barra Velha
Bridgemeister ID:4997 (added 2020-08-16)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Barra Velha, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Crossing:Lagoa de Barra Velha
Coordinates:26.599758 S 48.674018 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:4
Main Spans:2
Side Spans:2

(footbridge)

Benedito Novo, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Rio Benedito
Bridgemeister ID:5002 (added 2020-08-16)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Benedito Novo, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Crossing:Rio Benedito
Coordinates:26.783978 S 49.365241 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

(footbridge)

Guamiranga, Guaramirim, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Rio Itapocu
Bridgemeister ID:4998 (added 2020-08-16)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Guamiranga, Guaramirim, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Crossing:Rio Itapocu
Coordinates:26.484450 S 48.924291 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:Only towers remain (last checked: 2019)

(footbridge)

Monte Alverne, Santa Cruz do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Bridgemeister ID:5004 (added 2020-08-16)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Monte Alverne, Santa Cruz do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Coordinates:29.551872 S 52.332043 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

(footbridge)

Rio do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Rio Itajaí-Açu
Bridgemeister ID:5018 (added 2020-08-16)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Rio do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Crossing:Rio Itajaí-Açu
Coordinates:27.148355 S 49.532031 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Extant (last checked: 2017)
Main Cables:Wire

Notes:


(footbridge)

Santa Cruz da Figueira, Águas Mornas, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Rio Cubatão
Bridgemeister ID:5003 (added 2020-08-16)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Santa Cruz da Figueira, Águas Mornas, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Crossing:Rio Cubatão
Coordinates:27.720997 S 48.887940 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

(footbridge)

São Paulo, Brazil
Bridgemeister ID:4994 (added 2020-08-16)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:São Paulo, Brazil
Coordinates:23.207771 S 47.296369 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Appears to connect the rooftop Memorial do Rio Tietê to a trail alongside the Tietê River effectively crossing the rooftop of an adjacent building, not actually crossing the river. Its bridge, cables, and deck are painted a color similar to the brickwork of the building making this large footbridge somewhat camouflaged and very difficult to discern in present day (2020) satellite images.
  • Near (footbridge) - São Paulo, Brazil.

(footbridge)

São Paulo, Brazil - Tietê River
Bridgemeister ID:4995 (added 2020-08-16)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:São Paulo, Brazil
Crossing:Tietê River
Coordinates:23.207963 S 47.297981 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Only towers remain

Notes:


(suspension bridge)

Albertina, Rio do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Rio Itajaí do Sul
Bridgemeister ID:5013 (added 2020-08-16)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Albertina, Rio do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Crossing:Rio Itajaí do Sul
Coordinates:27.270439 S 49.654627 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire

(suspension bridge)

Apiúna, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Rio Itajaí-Açu
Bridgemeister ID:5015 (added 2020-08-16)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Apiúna, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Crossing:Rio Itajaí-Açu
Coordinates:27.034213 S 49.392710 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Spans:4

(suspension bridge)

Cobras Sul, Aurora, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Rio Itajaí do Sul
Bridgemeister ID:5010 (added 2020-08-16)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Cobras Sul, Aurora, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Crossing:Rio Itajaí do Sul
Coordinates:27.334124 S 49.619754 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

(suspension bridge)

Dalbérgia, Ibirama, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Rio Hercílio
Bridgemeister ID:6284 (added 2021-07-19)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Dalbérgia, Ibirama, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Crossing:Rio Hercílio
Coordinates:27.031193 S 49.594520 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:In use (last checked: 2014)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1

(suspension bridge)

José Boiteux, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Rio Hercílio
Bridgemeister ID:5005 (added 2020-08-16)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:José Boiteux, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Crossing:Rio Hercílio
Coordinates:26.918199 S 49.655147 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Extant (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

(suspension bridge)

José Boiteux, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Rio Hercílio
Bridgemeister ID:5006 (added 2020-08-16)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:José Boiteux, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Crossing:Rio Hercílio
Coordinates:26.970192 S 49.612469 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Extant (last checked: 2020)

(suspension bridge)

Nova Stettin, Ibirama, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Rio Hercílio
Bridgemeister ID:5007 (added 2020-08-16)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Nova Stettin, Ibirama, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Crossing:Rio Hercílio
Coordinates:27.038647 S 49.562770 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:Extant (last checked: 2020)

(suspension bridge)

Rio do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Rio Itajaí do Oeste
Bridgemeister ID:5014 (added 2020-08-16)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Rio do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Crossing:Rio Itajaí do Oeste
Coordinates:27.234664 S 49.706080 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire

(suspension bridge)

Rio do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Rio Itajaí do Oeste
Bridgemeister ID:5016 (added 2020-08-16)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Rio do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Crossing:Rio Itajaí do Oeste
Coordinates:27.248191 S 49.687275 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:Extant (last checked: 2019)

(suspension bridge)

Rio do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Rio Itajaí-Açu
Bridgemeister ID:5017 (added 2020-08-16)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Rio do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Crossing:Rio Itajaí-Açu
Coordinates:27.148250 S 49.532584 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2017)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:


(suspension bridge)

Rio do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Rio Itajaí-Açu
Bridgemeister ID:5019 (added 2020-08-16)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Rio do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Crossing:Rio Itajaí-Açu
Coordinates:27.191368 S 49.603366 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:In use (last checked: 2013)
Main Cables:Wire

(suspension bridge)

Rio do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Rio Itajaí-Açu
Bridgemeister ID:5022 (added 2020-08-16)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Rio do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Crossing:Rio Itajaí-Açu
Coordinates:27.208039 S 49.643735 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • May have been rebuilt at some point in time frame 2011-2019.

(suspension bridge)

Rio do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Rio Itajaí-Açu
Bridgemeister ID:5023 (added 2020-08-16)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Rio do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Crossing:Rio Itajaí-Açu
Coordinates:27.216024 S 49.648286 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

(suspension bridge)

Rio do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Rio Itajaí do Oeste
Bridgemeister ID:5026 (added 2020-08-17)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Rio do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Crossing:Rio Itajaí do Oeste
Coordinates:27.233592 S 49.672632 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

(suspension bridge)

Rio dos Cedros, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Rio dos Cedros
Bridgemeister ID:5000 (added 2020-08-16)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Rio dos Cedros, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Crossing:Rio dos Cedros
Coordinates:26.764115 S 49.266995 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

(suspension bridge)

Salto Grande, Ituporanga, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Rio Itajaí do Sul
Bridgemeister ID:5008 (added 2020-08-16)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Salto Grande, Ituporanga, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Crossing:Rio Itajaí do Sul
Coordinates:27.396064 S 49.603750 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Closed (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Appeared to be closed in 2018 or 2019 for deck replacement.

(suspension bridge)

Santa Teresa, Aurora, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Rio Itajaí do Sul
Bridgemeister ID:5009 (added 2020-08-16)
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Santa Teresa, Aurora, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Crossing:Rio Itajaí do Sul
Coordinates:27.352168 S 49.615510 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:2
Main Span:1
Side Span:1

Emílio Méier

Jaraguá Esquerdo, Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Bridgemeister ID:4999 (added 2020-08-16)
Name:Emílio Méier
Location:Jaraguá Esquerdo, Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Coordinates:26.503567 S 49.092458 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1
Side Spans:2

Emilio Meier

Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Bridgemeister ID:5025 (added 2020-08-17)
Name:Emilio Meier
Location:Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Coordinates:26.510215 S 49.113843 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire

External Links:


Galo

Rio do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Rio Itajaí-Açu
Bridgemeister ID:5021 (added 2020-08-16)
Name:Galo
Location:Rio do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Crossing:Rio Itajaí-Açu
Coordinates:27.207318 S 49.635855 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Pênsil

Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil - Piracicaba River
Bridgemeister ID:4612 (added 2020-06-07)
Name:Pênsil
Location:Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
Crossing:Piracicaba River
Coordinates:22.718293 S 47.654655 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 75 meters (246.1 feet)

External Links:


Tôrres

Tôrres, Brazil - Mampituba River
Bridgemeister ID:5027 (added 2020-08-17)
Name:Tôrres
Location:Tôrres, Brazil
Crossing:Mampituba River
Coordinates:29.326247 S 49.721681 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Trabach

Santa Cruz do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil - Rio Pardinho
Bridgemeister ID:2046 (added 2006-05-10)
Name:Trabach
Location:Santa Cruz do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Crossing:Rio Pardinho
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:


Warnow

Warnow, Indaial, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Rio Itajaí-Açu
Bridgemeister ID:5001 (added 2020-08-16)
Name:Warnow
Location:Warnow, Indaial, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Crossing:Rio Itajaí-Açu
Coordinates:26.941401 S 49.290371 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Spans:3


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