The first publication related to the bridges dealt with the bridge that allows to cross Ariguanabo River through 41st Avenue. Today we continue our journey through the streets ‘’Máximo Gómez’’ and ‘’Juan Delgado’’.
Concerning the construction date of the bridge over the street ‘’Máximo Gómez’’, formerly named ‘’San Miguel’’, there was always a certain confusion. It was said to have occurred in 1828, but the historian José Rafael Lauzán revealed the opposite. At the session of the Council on February 20th, 1829, the trustee Aragón Ambrosio said that there were many neighbors offering money and materials to make the bridge. That day it was agreed to open the collection, appointing the Marquis and Council, Don Rafael Cepero, to manage and collect the amounts that would be in the hands of Luis Espinosa.
Nothing had been done despite having deposited 500 pesos. Then, on February, 1830, 700 pesos extra were collected, enabling definitely its construction. The bridge over the street ‘’Máximo Gómez’’ was completed and received by the Council, on September 9th, 1831.
The bridge over the street ‘’Juan Delgado’’, formerly named ‘’Santa Barbara’’, was also financed by public subscription. Its construction began in 1831 and was completed the following year. It was a wooden bridge with attractive rails. The total cost amounted to 1181 pesos.