Dimensions and Features
The bridge's length would total 2,635 m, and would consist of three concrete towers (two 179.6 m high towers and one 160.77 m high south tower), two mainspans of 1,055 m and 1,100 m, and a suspended sidespan of 380 m, providing a minimum vertical clearance for navigation of 59 m. It would link Highway Ruta 5 Sur near Pargua with Chiloé near Chacao via two one-way lanes on each side. The bridge, which is designed for a lifespan of 100 years, would be resistant to winds over 240 km/h, magnitude 10 earthquakes (Richter scale) and strong sea currents.
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