Goteik viaduct

The steel railway viaduct extends across a deep gorge for 689 meters at a height of 250 meters above the valley floor in northern Myanmar.

Pennsylvania and Maryland Bridge Company manufactured and transported the steel parts from the United States for assembly at the construction site in 1900.

The railway bridge connects communities across Myanmar's Shan State, enabling trade routes between local markets and establishing transportation networks for residents.

Trains from Mandalay to Lashio cross the bridge twice daily, offering passengers views of the surrounding mountains through large windows during the journey.

Metal trestles support the structure at regular intervals, creating a geometric pattern that extends high above the dense forest canopy of the valley.

Inception: January 1, 1900

Official opening: 1900

Height: 250 m

Length: 689 m

Made from material: steel

GPS coordinates: 22.34306,96.85972

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:13