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
Interactive map of Rusumo Bridge

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