Eiffel Bridge, Láchar, Iron bridge in Láchar, Spain.
The iron bridge spans across the Genil River with distinctive metal latticework characteristic of late 19th-century industrial engineering methods.
Constructed in 1897 by Gustave Eiffel's studio, the bridge connected the Íllora station to factories through a Decauville railway system.
The bridge represents an essential part of Láchar's industrial heritage, marking the period of technological advancement in Granada's agricultural region.
After structural damage in 2006, a new bridge was built adjacent to the original structure to maintain the connection between local municipalities.
This structure stands as the final remaining industrial revolution artifact in Vega de Granada, connecting multiple towns including Daimuz Bajo and Valderrubio.
Location: Spain
GPS coordinates: 37.20036,-3.83633
Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:40
Gustave Eiffel and his firm designed and constructed metal bridges across several continents between the 1860s and early 1900s. These structures enabled railway and road connections over rivers, gorges, and valleys. The bridges used wrought iron and later steel, with truss and arch designs that represented advanced engineering methods for their time. Examples of this work are found in Portugal, where the Maria Pia Bridge crosses the Douro River, and in France, including the Garabit Viaduct over the Truyère. In Vietnam, the Long Bien Bridge connects Hanoi across the Red River. Additional structures stand in Peru, Bolivia, and other South American countries. Many of these bridges remain operational or accessible as preserved engineering monuments.
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