Puente ferroviario Toltén, Railway bridge in Pitrufquén, Chile.
The Toltén Railway Bridge spans 450 meters across the Río Toltén, connecting the communities of Pitrufquén and Freire Arriojas in southern Chile.
The French engineering company Schneider et Cie designed and constructed this metal bridge, which opened on November 13, 1898, under President Federico Errázuriz's administration.
This railway infrastructure represents a milestone in Chilean engineering, marking the expansion of national rail transportation at the end of the 19th century.
The bridge stands 20 meters above the river level and consists of nine 50-meter metal sections supported by eight pillars and two abutments.
In 2016, the bridge experienced a significant collapse that led to its complete reconstruction, finishing in 2020 with modern engineering specifications.
Location: Pitrufquén
Location: Freire Arriojas
Official opening: November 13, 1898
Length: 450 m
GPS coordinates: -38.97520,-72.63492
Latest update: March 5, 2025 21:40
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