Svente Bridge, Steel railway bridge in Ļūbaste, Latvia.
The Svente Bridge is a steel structure spanning the Daugava River in Ļūbaste with a length of 325 meters. The design places railway lines on one level and a road on another, allowing both trains and vehicles to cross simultaneously without interfering with each other.
The bridge was completed in 1968 and marked a major step forward in connecting eastern Latvia by rail and road. Since its opening, it has been a crucial link that the region depended on for transporting people and goods.
The bridge serves as a vital daily route for people in Ļūbaste who live and work across the Daugava River. It has become a familiar landmark that shapes how the community connects with itself on both riverbanks.
The bridge can be crossed on foot, by car, or by bicycle with separate pathways for different users. Weather conditions can make the bridge windy, so visitors should be prepared for potential wind and reduced visibility during heavy rain.
What makes this bridge unusual is its dual-deck design where trains literally travel above or below the road without ever meeting. This engineering solution from the Soviet era was clever for its time and remains one of few such structures in the region.
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