Boyne Viaduct

The Boyne Viaduct is a stone railway bridge in Drogheda that crosses the River Boyne. The construction uses fifteen arches and rises approximately 30 meters above the water surface.

Engineer John Benjamin Macneill designed this bridge, which was built between 1853 and 1855. The structure was among the first of its kind globally and marked an important advance in railway construction.

The structure is recognized locally as a landmark and demonstrates the skilled craftsmanship of Victorian railway construction. It stands as a quiet witness to the industrial past and connects the landscape on both sides of the river.

The viaduct is viewable from the Dublin-Belfast railway line, and visitors can observe it from several vantage points along the riverbank. The best views are from the river valley where the entire structure is clearly visible.

In the 1930s the railway company underwent a major overhaul, replacing the original iron components with steel without interrupting train traffic. These reconstruction efforts showcase the flexibility and technical sophistication of the design.

Inception: 1855

Length: 150 m

Part of: railway line

GPS coordinates: 53.71667,-6.33750

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:08