Charlemagne viaduct, Road bridge in Dinant, Belgium
Charlemagne viaduct is a road bridge spanning 642 meters and standing 80 meters above the Meuse River. The structure consists of several large concrete spans that stretch across the river basin and surrounding valleys.
The viaduct was built in 1981 as part of Belgium's late-twentieth-century infrastructure expansion to improve regional transportation. It connected new areas of the city and significantly enhanced how traffic moved through the region.
The viaduct bears the name of Charlemagne, the medieval emperor who established the foundations of European administrative and cultural systems.
The viaduct carries the N97 road and connects the eastern and western parts of Dinant for vehicles and pedestrians. Visitors can cross it to move through the city or enjoy views from above.
The longest span measures 166 meters and uses advanced concrete construction techniques that were unusual for the early 1980s. This technical achievement made it a notable example of engineering for its era.
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