Caracău Viaduct
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.
Caracău Viaduct | |
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| Coordinates | 46°31′28″N 25°52′20″E |
| Carries | railway track |
| Locale | between Miercurea Ciuc and Ghimeş |
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| Total length | 264 m |
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| Opened | 1897 |
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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.
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