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Coordinates: 14°35′43.8″N 120°58′55.5″E / 14.595500°N 120.982083°E / 14.595500; 120.982083
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Roxas Bridge
Coordinates14°35′43.8″N 120°58′55.5″E / 14.595500°N 120.982083°E / 14.595500; 120.982083
CarriesVehicles and pedestrians
CrossesPasig River
LocaleManila
Official nameManuel A. Roxas Memorial Bridge
Other name(s)Delpan Bridge
Preceded byJones Bridge
Characteristics
DesignGirder bridge
Total length378.15 m (1,241 ft)
Width36.79 m (121 ft)
History
Construction end1960
Location
Map

Roxas Bridge is a combined prestressed concrete girder bridge that connects the Manila districts of San Nicolas, Tondo, Port Area, and Intramuros across the Pasig River in the Philippines.

The bridge, which was constructed in 1960 to connect the Intramuros District with San Nicolas District and eventually to the Reclamation area in Tondo that would link to the future Marcos Road of the Radial Road 10. It was named in honor of Manuel Roxas, a president of the Philippines.

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Category:Bridges in Manila Category:Buildings and structures in Intramuros Category:Buildings and structures in San Nicolas, Manila Category:Bridges completed in 1960