Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge
CountryBrazil
Year Built2002
Total Length1,200 m
Main Span240 m
TypeArch
About Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge
Named after Brazilian President JK. Its three asymmetrical arches cross Lake Paranoa in Brasilia. Designed by Alexandre Chan. Won the Gustave Magnel Medal for its engineering. The crisscross arches create a striking silhouette.
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