Otis Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 14°35′12.4″N120°59′41.7″E / 14.586778°N 120.994917°E |
Carries | Vehicular traffic and pedestrians |
Crosses | Estero de Concordia |
Locale | Paco, Manila, Philippines |
Maintained by | Department of Public Works and Highways – South Manila District Engineering Office [1] |
Characteristics | |
Design | Girder bridge |
Material | Concrete |
Total length | 80 m (260 ft) |
Width | 12 m (39 ft) |
No. of spans | 1 |
Load limit | 15 metric tons (15,000 kg) |
No. of lanes | 6 (3 lanes per direction) |
History | |
Constructed by | Department of Public Works and Highways |
Opened | 1968 (original bridge) 2018 (new bridge) |
Rebuilt | 2015 |
Location | |
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