Corgo River

The Corgo River (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈkɔɾɣu]) is a river in northern Portugal which flows through the settlement of Covelo and the city of Vila Real. It flows southwards into the Douro River, merging near Granja.

The Corgo River Viaduct carries the A4 motorway (Transmontana Highway) over the river.^[1] The cable-stayed bridge, opened in 2013, is ranked 56th highest in the world,^[2] 4th highest in Europe, the most highest and 5th longest in Portugal.

References

^ Bentley Systems Inc., LCW Consult SA, The Corgo River Valley Viaduct, accessed 10 July 2018
^ Wikipedia Foundation, List of highest bridges, accessed 10 July 2018

41°09′10″N 7°46′26″W / 41.1529°N 7.7739°W / 41.1529; -7.7739

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[1] Bentley Systems Inc., LCW Consult SA, The Corgo River Valley Viaduct, accessed 10 July 2018

[2] Wikipedia Foundation, List of highest bridges, accessed 10 July 2018

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