Birecik Bridge, Deck arch bridge in Birecik, Turkey.
The Birecik Bridge extends 695 meters across the Euphrates River, featuring five river arches and fourteen land sections with dedicated pedestrian paths.
The construction of this engineering structure began in August 1951 and reached completion in March 1956, marking a significant infrastructure advancement in Turkey.
The bridge connects the provinces of Gaziantep and Şanlıurfa, serving as a vital link between two regions with distinct cultural identities.
The structure carries the D.400 highway with a total width of 11 meters, including two 1-meter wide pedestrian walkways on each side.
The Turkish Chamber of Civil Engineers recognizes this structure among the fifty most notable civil engineering achievements in Turkey.
GPS coordinates: 37.02612,37.97426
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:29
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