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Molino Bridge in Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico

The city of Orizaba is divided by the Orizaba River; therefore, the Molino Bridge project was proposed as a solution to strengthen urban connectivity and reduce traffic congestion at other crossing points.

From an architectural point of view, the bridge was conceived as a reference to the mill that once stood in the area, which inspired both its name and its formal design. The bridge's geometry incorporates arches as its primary structural elements and is designed so that, together with its reflection on the water, the complete image of a mill wheel is visible.

The project began in February 2025 and was completed in December of the same year. During this period, the architectural proposal, structural design, fabrication, assembly, and inauguration were carried out, with constant coordination among all the parties involved. The use of tools like RFEM 6 helped to optimize modeling and structural design times, as well as facilitate the exchange of information with the teams responsible for estimates and costs, fabrication, construction, and assembly.

Overall, the Molino Bridge represents an urban intervention that integrates functionality, architectural identity, and technical efficiency. Its completion demonstrates how coordination between design, engineering, and construction can result in infrastructure with both operational and symbolic value for the city of Orizaba.

Location El Molino Bridge
Ote. 14 29, Centro, 94300 Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico

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Model Data

Number of Nodes 319
Number of Lines 371
Number of Members 289
Number of Surfaces 24
Number of Solids 0
Number of Load Cases 18
Number of Load Combinations 90
Number of Result Combinations 4
Total Weight 1358,742 t
Dimensions (Metric) 126,045 x 55,561 x 11,000 m
Dimensions (Imperial) 413.53 x 182.29 x 36.09 feet

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