Pont ferroviaire de Bordeaux, Railway bridge in Bordeaux, France
The railway bridge of Bordeaux spans the Garonne River with four continuous tracks supported by reinforced concrete and metal construction. It connects Bordeaux with rail lines heading north toward Paris and south toward the Mediterranean region.
Construction finished in 2008, replacing an older railway bridge from 1860 that could no longer handle growing train traffic. This new structure allowed for significant increases in both capacity and speed for rail service through Bordeaux.
This bridge serves as a vital transit hub where thousands of passengers pass through daily, connecting Bordeaux to destinations across France. It has become part of the city's rhythm, marking a key point where rail networks converge on the Garonne.
Walking across the bridge itself is not possible for visitors, but you can view it from the platforms at Gare Saint-Jean station or from various viewpoints along the riverbank. Exploring the area around the station gives you the best angles to see this structure.
The bridge was designed by the same engineering firm that created the famous Millau Viaduct, placing it within a legacy of advanced French construction techniques. This connection links it to one of the world's most recognizable modern engineering projects.
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