Train bridge over Ayalon Valley, Railway bridge in Ayalon Valley, Israel

The Train bridge over Ayalon Valley is a concrete railway structure that rises approximately 40 meters above the terrain and spans across the valley with multiple structural sections. It provides the rail connection linking the country's two largest cities across the valley landscape.

The route from Modi'in to Jerusalem, known as Alternative A1, was approved in 2001. The viaduct was built by Minrav between the second half of 2006 and mid-2008 at a cost of about 140 million shekels. It was the first structure in Israel to use the Norwegian Movable Scaffolding System, with the deck erected from west to east.

The bridge carries a Hebrew name that reflects its role as a transport link in the Ayalon Valley. It connects two major parts of the country and serves daily passengers traveling between the two largest urban centers.

The bridge is used by trains running on regular schedules throughout the day, with multiple daily connections between the two city centers. The best views come from nearby vantage points or from aboard the trains themselves if you plan a trip beforehand.

The bridge is known as Bridge 6, not Structure 8. It was the first in Israel built with the Norwegian MSS (Movable Scaffolding System): a casting form was moved hydraulically from span to span, and construction ran west to east. Its 48 hollow columns were cast with a climbing-formwork method so they could withstand earthquakes.