GOVERNOR REYNOLD’S BRIDGE 

*Gov. Reynold’s Bridge (Banao Bridge) with Mt. Mayon background 

BEFORE AND AFTER
Location: Guinobatan, Albay Bicol Region
Wayback 1920’s

DID YOU KNOW?!
*Gov. Reynold’s Bridge which honor of Governor Charles A. Reynolds who became the 5th Governor of Albay 
*Governor Reynold’s Bridge was inaugurated in 1911 and is composed of two reinforced archers spans 
*when built it cost the American colonial government 40,000 Php
*The Bridge replaced an earlier span bum during Spanish colonial period in 1860 which itself was subsequently destroyed by a powerful earthquake in 1864 
*The Bridge was designed with two reinforced concrete arch spans supporting concrete piers holding the road deck 
*This design was utilized by the American engineers for many similar spans found throughout the country 
*Today, Governor Reynold’s Bridge is a popular known “BANAO BRIDGE” still facilities all forms of road traffic almost a hundred years since it was inaugurated