Vilvoorde Viaduct, Concrete viaduct in Vilvoorde, Belgium.
Description
The Vilvoorde Viaduct is a reinforced concrete structure spanning 1700 meters across roads, the Zenne river, and the Brussels-Scheldt Maritime Canal. It stands 35 meters high on 22 rows of pillars supporting a roadway 40 meters wide.
History
The viaduct was completed in 1977 as the final section of the Brussels ring road, marking a key milestone in Belgium's transportation infrastructure. This project significantly improved traffic connections around the capital.
Culture
The viaduct structure represents a significant advancement in Belgian civil engineering, demonstrating the capabilities of modern construction techniques.
Practical
The structure handles approximately 140,000 vehicles daily and is easily accessible from various approach roads. You can view it from below or drive across to experience the construction from different perspectives.
Did you know?
The viaduct features an unusual hybrid design where concrete end sections frame a central steel portion approximately 880 meters long. This combination of two different materials was chosen to optimize performance across the water channels and canal.
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