Fades Viaduct, Railway bridge in Sauret-Besserve and Les Ancizes-Comps, France.
The Fades Viaduct spans 470 meters across the Sioule Valley with steel trusses supported by granite pillars reaching 132 meters in height.
Construction of this massive infrastructure project started in 1901 and upon completion in 1909 it held the record as the highest bridge worldwide.
The structure represents French railway engineering expertise from the early 20th century and maintains protected status as a historical monument.
The viaduct stands at coordinates 45.97181, 2.80305 and offers visitors direct access to observe both its engineering features and valley views.
The twin piers of the bridge, built with traditional masonry techniques, extend over 92 meters above their foundations, setting a record for this construction method.
Location: Sauret-Besserve
Location: Les Ancizes-Comps
Official opening: 1909
Height: 132.5 m
Length: 470 m
Made from material: granite, steel
GPS coordinates: 45.97181,2.80305
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:39
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