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
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