The Viaduc d'Ormaiztegi or Ormaiztegi Viaduct is a lattice girder viaduct in Ormaiztegi, Spain that was formerly used by a railroad to link a line from Madrid to Irun. It is now considered a historical monument.

Viaduc d'Ormaiztegi
Coordinates43°02′33.07″N 02°15′32.86″W / 43.0425194°N 2.2591278°W / 43.0425194; -2.2591278
LocaleOrmaiztegi, Gipuzkoa, Basque Country, Spain
Characteristics
DesignMultiple-span Deck truss bridge, Lattice girder, viaduct, bridge
MaterialWrought iron[1]
Total length291.5 m (956 ft)
Height35 m (115 ft)
No. of spans53.2 m (175 ft),
3×60.5 m (198 ft),
53.2 m (175 ft)
Design life155 years
History
DesignerAlexandre Lavalley
Constructed bySociété de construction des Batignolles
Construction end1863
Inaugurated1864
Location
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History

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The viaduct was designed by French engineer Alexandre Lavalley, and construction was completed in 1863.[2]

The viaduct was destroyed during the Spanish Civil War and was reconstructed in 1940.

In 1996, it ceased to be used and was considered obsolete. A modern viaduct was built nearby. To prevent its demolition, it was declared a historical monument, since after more than 130 years, it has been considered a symbol of Ormaiztegi.

Structure

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The viaduct has a length of 291.5 metres (956 ft) and a height of 35 metres (115 ft) at its highest point.

References

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  1. ^ "Ormaiztegi Viaduct". tourism.euskadi.eus. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
  2. ^ "Ormaiztegi Viaduct". structurae.net. Retrieved December 12, 2018.