Kafue Railway Bridge, Steel railway bridge over Kafue River near Kafue, Zambia
The Kafue Railway Bridge extends 427 meters across the Kafue River with 13 spans of 33 meters each, supported by concrete foundations.
Mashonaland Railways completed the construction of this steel girder truss bridge in 1906, marking a significant advancement in Zambian transportation infrastructure.
The bridge connects communities along the Livingstone to Lusaka railway line, facilitating trade and social interactions between different regions of Zambia.
The structure includes 2 kilometers of elevated embankments that accommodate the seasonal changes in river width during rainy periods.
The bridge maintains its original early 20th-century engineering features while serving modern rail traffic, including luxury train excursions by Rovos Rail.
GPS coordinates: -15.78333,28.16667
Latest update: March 25, 2025 20:24
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