Puente Salomón, Railway bridge near Niebla, Spain
Puente Salomón is a steel railway bridge crossing the Rio Tinto river with two masonry pillars supporting the span. The structure connects to a tunnel and once formed part of the railway infrastructure serving the mining operations in the area.
British engineers built the bridge in 1888 as a replacement for an earlier crossing from 1875, enabling mineral shipments from the mines to reach the port. The construction reflected the region's rapid industrial expansion during the late 1800s.
The structure reflects the mining heritage of this area, linked to centuries of mineral extraction that shaped the local economy and landscape.
The structure is visible from nearby roads and accessible, though it has been abandoned for many decades and exploration should be done with caution. The surrounding area offers views of the dramatic river coloring and nearby mining heritage sites worth exploring during a visit.
The waters below display a striking reddish hue caused by high iron content from mining activities, giving the entire landscape an unusual metallic appearance. This distinctive coloring is a visible reminder of the area's industrial past.
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