Baluarte Bridge

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/baluarte-bridge

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How long is Baluarte Bridge?1,124 meters (3,688 feet)
2. How tall is Baluarte Bridge?403 meters (1,322 feet) above the valley floor
3. What is the bridge type?Cable-stayed bridge
4. What is the construction start date?2008
5. Why was the Baluarte Bridge built?It was built to make it easier for people and trucks to travel between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, turning a long, hard mountain road into a faster, safer highway.
6. When was the Baluarte Bridge opened?Construction started in 2008, the bridge was inaugurated in January 2012, and it opened to traffic in late 2013.

Cable-stayed bridge: A bridge design that uses one or more towers in conjunction with cables to support the bridge deck, allowing for long spans and significant height.
Sierra Madre Occidental: A major mountain range in northwestern Mexico, known for its rugged terrain and deep canyons.
Regional Connectivity: The degree to which different areas or regions are linked and accessible to each other through transportation and communication networks.
Economic Exchange: The movement of goods, services, and capital between different regions or countries, often facilitated by improved transportation.