Nagyrákos Viaduct, Railway viaduct in Zala County, Hungary
The Nagyrákos Viaduct is a railway bridge stretching about 1,400 meters across the landscape of Zala County. It spans a valley as part of the railway line connecting Bajánsenye, Zalaegerszeg, Ukk, and Boba.
The viaduct was built in the early 2000s and represents a significant upgrade to Hungary's railway infrastructure. Its completion in 2001 enabled improved connections between communities in the western regions of the country.
The viaduct connects rural communities across the region and has become a recognizable feature in the local landscape. It represents how modern infrastructure was woven into the fabric of small towns and villages in western Hungary.
The viaduct is visible from nearby roads and local viewpoints around the valley area. The best views are from the surrounding landscape, particularly when trains cross the structure.
The structure uses a long-span design to cross the valley without requiring major support pillars in the middle. This technical approach was notable for its time and demonstrates how the Hungarian railway engineering of 2001 embraced innovative solutions.
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