Nové Hamry viaduct, Railway viaduct in Nové Hamry, Czech Republic.
The Nové Hamry viaduct is a stone railway bridge that spans across a valley with multiple arches, carrying train traffic at elevation above the terrain. The structure is built from solid masonry and creates a striking form in the landscape through its geometric design.
The viaduct has carried the Karlovy Vary–Johanngeorgenstadt railway since 15 May 1899, when the whole line opened. The track was built by the Brno firms E. Czeczowitczka and A. Weiner.
The viaduct has carried trains on the Karlovy Vary–Johanngeorgenstadt line since 15 May 1899, when the whole line opened. The line crosses the Bílý potok stream and road III/2209 here, and the two arches, 8 and 10 metres wide, are still in railway use.
The viaduct is accessible from Nové Hamry village via walking paths or from the road, offering several angles to view the structure. Visitors should be aware that active train service continues and access near the tracks may be restricted.
The bridge crosses not only the Bílý potok stream but also road III/2209, so drivers pass directly beneath the railway. Its two arches differ in span, measuring eight and ten metres, a detail visible when comparing the openings from the road below.
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