Hercilio Luz Bridge

Completed in 1936 by American Bridge, the Hercílio Luz Bridge project consisted of the fabrication and erection of a 2,624-foot (800m) gravity-anchored steel eyebar chain suspension bridge. At the time of its completion, it was the longest bridge of its type in the world.

Project Details

  • Owner: State of Santa Catarina
  • Location: Florianapolis, Brazil, Brazil
  • Performed as: American Bridge Company
  • Project value: $187,165.00
  • Completion Date: July 1925