ABSTRACT

The Figueira da Foz Bridge over the River Mondego (Fig. 1) has a total length of 1421 m, including a 405 m long cable stayed bridge and two approach viaducts with 630 m (left bank) and 315 m (right bank). The bridge was designed by Prof. Edgar Cardoso and built in 1982. The bridge was subjected to a general rehabilitation and strengthening.