Viaduc de Gien, Railway bridge in Gien, France.
The Viaduc de Gien extends 1,832 meters across the Loire River, combining masonry structures on both banks with a central metal truss section.
Construction of this railway infrastructure began in 1888 and concluded in 1893, making it one of the three longest bridges worldwide at that time.
The bridge represents the engineering capabilities of late 19th century France, incorporating both stone masonry techniques and metal truss innovations.
The structure continues to serve freight transportation needs on the Gien-Poilly-lez-Gien section, connecting communities on both sides of the Loire River.
The viaduct consists of three distinct sections: a 1,198-meter left bank structure, a 361-meter central truss bridge, and a 273-meter right bank segment.
Location: Gien
Length: 1,832.2 m
GPS coordinates: 47.68750,2.61417
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
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