Railway bridge on the Siagne, Mandelieu, Paca, France - Arch Bridges on Waymarking.com

FR

Le viaduc ferroviaire de la Siagne supporte les voies de la ligne ferroviaire Marseille-Vintimille (entre les gares de Mandelieu-la-Napoule et Cannes-La Bocca) sur le territoire de la commune de Mandelieu-la-Napoule (Alpes-Maritimes).
Il franchit le fleuve côtier Siagne, à proximité de son embouchure, à environ 400 mètres de la mer Méditerranée.
Ce viaduc, construit en 1862, est long de 82 mètres. Il est constitué de deux tabliers et de quatre arches métalliques. Il est porté par deux culées implantées sur les rives et trois piles implantées dans la rivière.
La RD 92, dénommée Avenue de la Mer, passe sous le viaduc entre la pile P3 et la culée C4
Ce viaduc a la particularité de se situer au sein du golf « Old Course », le plus ancien golf de la Côte d'Azur. Les différentes parties du golf sont situées de part et d'autre des voies ferrées, et de part et d'autre de la Siagne.
Attention : de part sa nature (pont ferroviaire), il n'est pas possible de l'approcher à pied, ni de monter dessus

EN

The Siagne railway viaduct supports the tracks of the Marseille-Ventimiglia railway line (between Mandelieu-la-Napoule and Cannes-La Bocca stations) in the territory of the commune of Mandelieu-la-Napoule (Alpes-Maritimes).
It crosses the coastal river Siagne, near its mouth, about 400 meters from the Mediterranean Sea.
This viaduct, built in 1862, is 82 meters long. It consists of two aprons and four metal arches. It is carried by two abutments implanted on the banks and three piers implanted in the river.
RD 92,known as Avenue de la Mer, passes under the viaduct between the P3 stack and the C4 abutment
This viaduct has the distinction of being located within the "Old Course" golf course, the oldest golf course on the Côte d'Azur. The different parts of the golf course are located on either side of the railway tracks, and on both sides of the Siagne.
Attention : because of its nature (railway bridge), it is not possible to approach it on foot, nor to climb on it

Length of bridge: 82 m Height of bridge: 50 m What type of traffic does this bridge support?: railroad What kind of gap does this bridge cross?: The viaduct crosses the Siagne coastal river Date constructed: 1862 Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes Name of road or trail the bridge services: Marseille-Ventimiglia railway line (between Mandelieu-la-Napoule and Cannes-La Bocca stations) Location: Mandelieu-La-Napoule

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