Sidi Rached Viaduct, Stone arch bridge in Constantine, Algeria
The Sidi Rached Viaduct is a stone arch bridge spanning 447 meters across the Rhummel gorge, supported by 27 arches that rise 107 meters above the ground. It links two separate parts of the city and allows traffic and pedestrians to cross the deep ravine safely.
The structure was designed and completed in 1912 to connect the Coudiat district with Constantine's main train station across the gorge. It solved a geographic problem that had previously kept parts of the city separated and enabled expansion on both sides.
The viaduct stands as a symbol of the city that locals photograph and point out to visitors when discussing Constantine's development. It represents a moment when modern engineering transformed how the city connected its separated districts.
The viaduct is free to cross by car or on foot and does not charge any toll fees to users. The best views of the structure and the gorge below are from the surrounding areas, where parking and walking paths allow time to observe it properly.
The bridge uses stone facing techniques similar to those found in the Adolphe Bridge of Luxembourg, with its central span measuring 68 meters. This combination of scale and craftsmanship makes it an engineering work that visitors from other countries often recognize.
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