Hacho Bridge, Railway bridge between Alamedilla and Guadahortuna, Spain
Hacho Bridge is an iron railway viaduct spanning nine arches between the two towns with stone piers supporting the entire length. The structure crosses a deep ravine and creates an impressive passage for the rail line that once connected this region.
Construction began in 1893 under engineers trained by Gustave Eiffel and was completed 5 years later for the Southern Spanish Railway company. The project represented a major undertaking to establish rail connectivity through challenging mountain territory.
The structure represents a turning point when railways brought communities closer and enabled trade across difficult terrain. Travelers can see how this kind of engineering shaped the way people connected and moved goods through the region.
You can view the structure from multiple angles since it spans an open ravine and remains visible from the surrounding terrain. The most dramatic perspective comes from directly beneath it, where the full height and arch pattern become apparent.
The rail line was abandoned in the 1970s when a newer concrete bridge took over its role, yet this iron viaduct was saved from destruction. Authorities actually prevented its demolition by stopping an attempted detonation, preserving an important piece of industrial heritage.
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