The Santa Quiteria Bridge (''Pont de Santa Quitèria'' in

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and ''Puente de Santa Quiteria'' in

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) is a

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between the towns of

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and

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, in the

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, that crosses the Mijares River. It is part of the ancient Royal Road near the Ermita de Santa Quiteria, in Almassora. The bridge was recognized as

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(place of cultural interest) on 16 June 2006, and given the designation ID RI-51-0011536.

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* * Bridges in the Valencian Community Bien de Interés Cultural landmarks in the Province of Castellón Stone bridges in Spain Stone arch bridges {{Spain-bridge-struct-stub