Most Míru, Railway viaduct in Dolní Loučky, Czech Republic.
Most Míru is a railway viaduct in Dolní Loučky that spans 282 meters in length and rises 42 meters above the Libochůvka stream valley. The reinforced concrete structure carries the main rail line connecting Brno and Havlíčkův Brod.
Construction began in 1940 using a steel design, but wartime steel shortages prompted a shift to a reinforced concrete arch structure. The project was completed in 1953 after these design changes.
The bridge was celebrated as an engineering feat and appeared on a 20-haler postage stamp during the socialist construction era. It reflected the pride placed in such ambitious technical projects at that time.
The viaduct carries active train traffic and sits near the village of Dolní Loučky where it can be viewed from several vantage points. Best views are available from nearby road access points along the valley without needing to approach the railway line directly.
Construction required the largest temporary scaffolding system of its time, using 160 kilometers of pipes and over 100,000 connecting elements. This remarkable support structure made the project a turning point in construction engineering methods.
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