Viaduto do Exército, Railway bridge in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
The railway bridge stretches 509 meters across the valley, supported by concrete pillars that rise 143 meters above the ground level.
The Brazilian Army Engineering Battalion constructed this railway bridge between 1975 and 1978, with President Ernesto Geisel leading the inauguration ceremony.
The structure forms part of the Wheat Railway, connecting the municipalities of Vespasiano Correa and Muçum through a network of bridges and tunnels.
The bridge remains operational under Rumo Logistica management, serving as a vital transportation link in southern Brazil's railway infrastructure.
The bridge stands as the tallest railway viaduct in Latin America, featuring concrete walls 80 centimeters thick and foundation bases 21 meters deep.
Location: Rio Grande do Sul
GPS coordinates: -29.04477,-51.91067
Latest update: May 16, 2025 23:22
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