Viaduc de la Méditerranée, Railway bridge in Grigny-sur-Rhône, France
The viaduc de la Méditerranée is a railway bridge in Grigny-sur-Rhône, in southern France, spanning about 640 feet (196 m) across the Rhône valley. The structure consists of a row of arches on plain piers, carrying the tracks well above the ground.
The bridge was built in 1950, during a period when France was rebuilding and expanding its railway network after World War II. It was designed to carry trains heading toward the Mediterranean coast across the Rhône valley.
The bridge is clearly visible from the paths and roads nearby and can be viewed from ground level without difficulty. A visit works best in clear weather, when the structure stands out well against the sky.
Although the bridge was built for active rail use, it currently holds a proposal status, meaning its future role has not been fully settled. Its name, pointing to the Mediterranean, recalls that it was once part of a connection along one of France's most traveled rail corridors.
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