Chaqui Cocha Suspended Pedestrian Footbridge
Project # 103

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Location: Tiraque, Cochabamba, Bolivia
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Partners: B2P Chapter - Duke University
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Community Name: Chaqui Cocha, Churo Bajo and Churo Alto
River Name: Dobledero Mio
Bridge Name: Chaqui Cocha
Bridge Span: 55 meters
Pedestrian Footbridge Type: Suspended
Population Served by Bridge: 700+ people
Expected Traffic: 125+ people per day

Bridge Story: The two communities, Churo Bajo and Churo Alto, are separated from Chaqui Cocha by the river. Even during the dry season, to cross they must go a long way around since the river gorge is steep and tall. Neither can a car reach the other side of the gorge. Both sides are accessible by car but there is no vehicle connection between them. Schools are located in Churo Bajo and Chaqui Cocha. Though it would be closer for the kids from Churo Alto to go to school in Chaqui Cocha they can not pass during the rainy season and so either go to a much farther school or not at all.

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Project # 103 - Chaqui Cocha Suspended Pedestrian Footbridge

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