quick facts
- The longest, and perhaps the most beautiful, bridge spanning a body of water in the Philippines.
- Stretches from Sta. Rita, Samar to Brgy. Cabalawan, Tacloban City, Leyte across the San Juanico Strait.
- The bridge, if seen from above, forms a letter S in the Samar side, and letter L in the Leyte side.
- Construction started in 1969 and finished in 1973.
- Length of bridge is 2.16 kilometers.
- Main arch's height is 41 meters above the sea level.
- From downtown Tacloban, it takes about 10-15 minutes by private vehicle, and may take about 30 minutes by jeepney.
- You can walk or jog on the bridge.
- You can go fishing under the bridge.
- I have a residential lot in the area, and if i get my millions, will establish my residence here.