Caracău Viaduct
Caracău Viaduct | |
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| Coordinates | 46°31′28″N 25°52′20″E / 46.52456°N 25.87228°E |
| Carries | railway track |
| Locale | between Miercurea Ciuc and Ghimeş |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 264 m |
| History | |
| Opened | 1897 |
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The Caracău Viaduct (Romanian: Viaductul Caracău, Hungarian: Karakó völgyhid) is a viaduct in Romania, between the cities of Miercurea Ciuc and Ghimeş. The bridge was opened on October 18, 1897.
During the First World War (1916), the main span of the bridge was completely destroyed, but the whole structure was reconstructed in 1946.
The viaduct is 264 m in length with the main span of 101.76 m being constructed out of reinforced concrete.
See also
External links
- Description (in Romanian)
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