Barentin Viaduct

The Barentin Viaduct extends 480 meters across the landscape, reaching a height of 33 meters with its brick construction and multiple arches.

British engineer Joseph Locke designed the original structure in 1846, which collapsed and was rebuilt by contractor Thomas Brassey using improved materials in 1847.

The viaduct holds a position in the general inventory of French cultural heritage, representing the industrial development of railway transportation in Normandy.

The bridge continues to serve as an active railway connection on the Paris-Le Havre line, carrying trains across the Austreberthe River valley.

The structure features 27 symmetrical brick arches, demonstrating the engineering capabilities and construction methods of the mid-nineteenth century.

Location: Barentin

Height: 33 m

Length: 480 m

Made from material: brick

GPS coordinates: 49.54639,0.95861

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46