The Laguna Garzón Bridge, located in Uruguay, a South American country, seems to have an illogical design at first glance, but when you learn the reasons for its design, you agree.
Almost all bridges of this type are straight because, as we learned in elementary school, “The shortest line between two points forms a straight line.”
If that’s the rule, then why? extra building material wasted and cost drivers extra fuel and time?
Rafael Viñoly, the architect of the bridge, has very logical reasons:
Although the unusual circular design does cause some disadvantages, from a broad perspective The benefits far outweigh the harms.
The area is a tourist destination. and the bridge crosses a natural wonder lagoon. A large number of bird species and various animals live here.
When drivers reduce their speed thanks to these curves, car noise from speed is also drastically reduced. Thus, the frightening of the living things in the ecosystem is prevented.
Also passengers as there is a wonderful panoramic view enjoying this visual crossing the bridge.
The bridge is not only built for vehicles, there is also a walking path for pedestrians.
Those who want are here bird watching He can do it, watch the scenery and fish.
Because there are people around possible accident caused by speed is also prevented.
Before this bridge was built, people were passing their cars one by one with small boats.
On stormy days, it was not possible to pass. But now, the Laguna Garzón Bridge every day more than 1,000 vehicles It provides a transition.