Viaduc de Bourran, Concrete bridge in Rodez, France.
The Bourran Viaduct is a concrete bridge in Rodez that links different parts of the city across a valley. Its structure stretches over 325 meters while rising to a height of nearly 70 meters above the ground below.
The viaduct was built in 1990 under architect Philippe Fraleu's design and represented a significant leap in French engineering techniques of that era. It solved longstanding traffic challenges by creating a new connection across the valley.
The viaduct is also called viaduc de l'Europe, after the avenue de l'Europe it joins on the Rodez side; its other end meets the avenue Jean-Monnet in Bourran. The European Union contributed to its funding, and the name marks the link between the old centre and the new district.
The bridge can be crossed on foot or by car and provides wide views of the city and surrounding landscape. It is best visited during daylight hours to fully appreciate the structure and its vantage points.
The viaduct carries the D840, formerly national road 140, and crosses above the RN 88 as well as the Auterne valley. It links Avenue de l'Europe on the Rodez side to Avenue Jean Monnet on the Bourran side. The European Union contributed to its funding, and the bridge was closed from 30 July to 31 August 2018 to redo the road surface and expansion joints.
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