Pont ferroviaire de Cubzac

The metal railway bridge spans 2,178 meters across the Dordogne River with a central section measuring 8.75 meters in width.

The railway bridge, constructed in 1885 by Dayde & Pille companies, opened in 1886 and required reconstruction after German forces destroyed it in 1944.

The bridge structure reflects the engineering methods of the late 19th century, connecting to a broader network of transportation developments in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

The bridge carries trains on the Chartres to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean line, with eight metal spans supported by seven river piles and two shore-based foundations.

The bridge includes metal viaduct sections on both ends, with six central spans measuring 73.60 meters each and two shore spans of 60 meters.

Location: Cubzac-les-Ponts

Inception: 1885

Architects: Gustave Eiffel

Official opening: 1886

Length: 2,178 m

Longest Span: 73.6 m

Made from material: wrought iron

GPS coordinates: 44.96860,-0.46779

Latest update: May 25, 2025 04:44