Pont de Vierzon, Railway bridge in Orléans, France
Pont de Vierzon is a railway bridge crossing the Loire River and linking Orléans with Saint-Jean-le-Blanc for a distance of about 455 meters. The structure rests on twelve arches that span across the river, carrying both passenger and freight trains daily.
The original structure from 1843 was destroyed during World War II bombardment in 1944. The current bridge was rebuilt on the same site in 1947 to replace the damaged predecessor.
The railway bridge stands within the Loire Valley UNESCO World Heritage site, representing the region's industrial and transportation development.
The bridge can be accessed from different approaches and is visible from both sides of the river. Visitors can best observe the structure from the riverbanks or from trains that pass over it.
The bridge's engineering design includes eleven arches spanning 42 meters each, with one additional arch measuring 11 meters in length.
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