Viaduc de Longeray

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Viaduc de Longeray, Railway bridge in Léaz and Clarafond-Arcine, France

The Viaduc de Longeray extends 290 meters across the landscape, rising 70 meters above ground with its reinforced concrete structure and 69-meter central span.

Engineers R. Breiffel, G. Le Marec, and Medotte constructed this railway bridge between 1941 and 1943 to replace the previous metal structure destroyed in 1940.

The French Ministry of Culture recognized the engineering achievement of this railway bridge by designating it as Heritage of the 20th Century.

The viaduct continues to serve as an essential rail connection at kilometer 139.6 from Lyon, supporting regular train traffic between multiple destinations.

The bridge design incorporates three main spans measuring 56, 69, and 51 meters, plus three smaller 15-meter arches replacing the fourth main span.

Location: Léaz

Location: Clarafond-Arcine

Inception: 1880

Height: 70 m

Length: 290 m

Longest Span: 69 m

Made from material: reinforced concrete

GPS coordinates: 46.11323,5.88902

Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:54

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