The white reinforced concrete Pont de Cristòfol de Moura

Sant Adrià de Besòs, a town on the outskirts of Barcelona, is home to the Pont de Cristòfol de Moura, a structure built between 1987 and 1989 that crosses the river Besòs. This bridge connects the neighborhoods of Sant Joan Baptista with those of La Catalana and La Mina, and provides a link between the industrial estate of Badalona and the port and lower parts of Barcelona. It is built with white reinforced concrete and measures 140 meters in length and 20 meters in width.

The bridge features a design composed of three independent longitudinal sections at different levels. The central section is dedicated to road traffic with three lanes in each direction. The side sections are separated from the center by a wall and are intended for pedestrians. One side features a horizontal walkway that provides a fast and functional crossing, while the other side consists of a slightly arched walkway that rises independently, offering a singular space and various views of the Besòs delta.

The history of river crossings in Sant Adrià is shaped by the river's tendency to flood, which destroyed various bridges over the centuries. Records show a bridge in 1447 that disappeared in 1592, leading to the era of the "passador" or ferryman, who helped people and cargo cross when the river was low. An iron bridge was inaugurated in 1888 but was destroyed by a flood in 1937. The current bridge was officially inaugurated on March 4, 1989, following the construction of the N-II highway bridge which previously served as the primary road crossing.

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