Jänese railway bridge

The Jänese railway bridge is a steel truss structure that spans across the Emajõgi River as a rail crossing point in the Tartu area. The metal framework provides reliable support for train traffic in this region.

The bridge was built in 1876 as part of the Tapa-Tartu railway line that expanded transportation across Estonia. It became a key infrastructure element during the period of railway expansion in the region.

The bridge name appears in multiple regional languages, including Estonian as Jänese raudteesild and Finnish as Jänesen rautatiesilta, reflecting local linguistic diversity.

The bridge is located at a fixed point along the railway line and can be seen from the surrounding landscape. Access is restricted to the rail line itself and is not intended for foot traffic.

The bridge still displays construction techniques from the 19th century even though it continues to serve active rail traffic today. This makes it a testament to durable engineering from that era.

Location: Tartu Rural Municipality

Inception: 1876

Length: 44.9 m

GPS coordinates: 58.43447,26.65669

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:20