Viaduc de Rouzat, Railway viaduct in Bègues and Saint-Bonnet-de-Rochefort, France
The Viaduc de Rouzat spans across the Sioule River with three sections, reaching a height of 58.90 meters above the water and extending 181 meters in length.
Constructed in 1869, this railway bridge represents the engineering expertise of architect Gustave Eiffel and engineer Wilhelm Nördlinger during the industrial expansion of France.
The structure received recognition as a monument historique inscrit in December 1965, marking its importance in French architectural and engineering heritage.
The viaduct maintains its function in the railway network, connecting the communities of Bègues and Saint-Bonnet-de-Rochefort through an elevated crossing point.
The mathematical precision of the bridge construction demonstrates the advanced engineering capabilities of the 1860s, with exact measurements ensuring structural stability.
Location: Bègues
Location: Saint-Bonnet-de-Rochefort
Architects: Eiffel
Height: 58.9 m
Length: 181 m
GPS coordinates: 46.13785,3.14840
Latest update: May 24, 2025 12:30
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