Rusumo Bridge

Rusumo Bridge

Daraja la Rusumo (Swahili)
Coordinates2°22′56.35″S 30°46′59.64″E / 2.3823194°S 30.7832333°E / -2.3823194; 30.7832333
CarriesB3 road (1 lane)
CrossesKagera River
Followed byKyaka Bridge
Characteristics
MaterialSteel
Total length100 metres (330 ft)
Width3.5 metres (11 ft)
Load limit2 x 200 kN (2 x 22.5 tons)
History
ArchitectLuigi Corradi
DesignerLuigi Corradi
Constructed byS.A.E. s.p.a.
Construction start1971
Opened1972
Inaugurated1972
Location
Map

Rusumo Bridge is an international bridge across the Kagera River linking Rwanda and Tanzania.[1]

  1. ^ "The Study for Facilitation of Trade and Transportation on the Central Corridor between Rwanda and Tanzania including Rusumo Bridge" (PDF). Japan International Cooperation Agency. Retrieved 16 March 2013.