Spoorbrug bij Gellik, Railway bridge in Gellik, Belgium.
Spoorbrug bij Gellik is a steel railway bridge spanning the Albert Canal and linking sections of Line 20 across the municipality. The structure stretches approximately 113 meters and features a Vierendeel design with distinctive support pillars that lack diagonal bracing.
The bridge was built in the 1930s as part of the Albert Canal construction, serving as a key railway link. In May 1940, Belgian troops destroyed its central span during the war, after which the structure required reconstruction.
The bridge shows how water routes have shaped movement between Belgium and the Netherlands, with the canal serving as an important border marker between the two countries. Standing here, you can sense the connection it represents between neighboring regions.
The structure is currently closed to train traffic and can generally be viewed only from outside. Visit during clear weather to get good views and photographs from both sides of the canal.
This is Belgium's longest Vierendeel railway bridge, designed with pillars that could accommodate a future second track if needed. This forward-thinking design shows that engineers planned for possible expansion when the structure was first built.
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