Ruhr-Viadukt, Railway viaduct in Herdecke, Germany.
The stone railway bridge spans 313 meters across the Ruhr River with twelve arches, each measuring 20 meters, connecting Herdecke and Hagen regions.
Construction of the viaduct began in 1877 using 24,400 cubic meters of local Ruhrsandstein, and trains first crossed the completed structure in 1878.
The viaduct represents North Rhine-Westphalia's engineering achievements, earning recognition as an architectural heritage monument and cultural landmark in both Hagen and Herdecke.
Located at coordinates 51.399167, 7.422222, the viaduct stands 29.33 meters above the Ruhr River and serves the Volmetal-Bahn passenger route.
During World War II, the structure endured multiple damages, including pillar erosion from the Möhne Dam flood in 1943 and Wehrmacht explosions in 1945.
Location: Herdecke
Location: Hagen-Nord
Inception: 1878
Height: 29.33 m
Length: 313 m
GPS coordinates: 51.39917,7.42222
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:43
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