Pňovany Bridge, Railway bridge in Pňovany, Czech Republic.
The Pňovany Bridge is a railway structure that spans across the Hracholusky Reservoir, rising 37 meters above the water surface. The bridge extends for 210 meters and forms an important crossing for rail traffic in the region.
Construction of this railway structure began in 1899 and was completed in 1901, establishing a new rail connection between Pňovany and Bezdružice. The project represented an important step in improving transportation links during the Austro-Hungarian period.
The bridge connects two communities and serves as part of the regional rail network in the Pilzen area. It is used daily by commuters and train passengers, shaping how people experience the landscape around the reservoir.
The bridge is best explored from the reservoir area or the surrounding landscape, as direct access to the structure itself is limited. A daytime visit makes it easier to see the structure clearly against the water backdrop.
The 2018–2019 renewal replaced the three 55-metre steel spans by sliding the new span onto the old bridge, joining it and rotating it about a horizontal axis. A steam locomotive crossed on 1 July 2018 as a farewell, and on 27 April 2019 three T 679.1 "Sergej" locomotives served as the load test.
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