But, beware, there are not enough records about the construction of the Iron Bridge of Ecatepec. Historians and specialists have determined that it could have been the work of Gustave Eiffel, although the government of the State of Mexico assures that there is no document to prove it.
What is a fact is that this bridge has undergone changes and remodeling, so it has a great history. More than a bridge, it is considered a historical monument and cultural symbol in the State of Mexico.
Popular history affirms that its construction was requested by Porfirio Díaz with the purpose of being a railroad line. The Puente de Fierro de Ecatepec was built in 1870 and for 80 years it saw hundreds of railroads pass by. Its golden age was over until they stopped being frequented and a new highway was built.
For some years it was forgotten, but in 2000 a rescue program was developed. Thus it became a cultural center that offered workshops, artistic activities and even exhibitions. The project ended in 2016 and the bridge was abandoned again.
It was not until 2019 that a new restoration program began. With the help of anthropologist Vicente Camacho, the bridge recovered its original design and became a cultural attraction. Also, it is the reference point for those traveling to AIFA by the free road.
Now you know that this construction has more than 150 years watching visitors and residents of the municipality pass by. Did you already know the history of the Puente de Fierro de Ecatepec?