[3] In 1855, it was important for carrying the Carretara Central across Quebrada Frailes.

[2] It is named for Fernándo de Norzagaray y Escudero, governor of Puerto Rico from 1852 to 1855.

[2] It was designed by chief engineer Manuel Sanchez-Nunez y Layne and built by engineer Gustavo Steinacher (who also designed and built the first suspension bridge in the Caribbean, over the Cagüitas River just north of Caguas, Puerto Rico[4]) and cost 45,346 pesos.

[2] The superstructure of the bridge was modified in 1927 by removal of earth fill and addition of steel girders installed on the arch piers to support a concrete deck.

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