Dzelzitis- Iron bridge - Valmiera, Latvia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member udajs_16
N 57° 31.685 E 025° 24.550
35V E 404737 N 6377287
Abandoned railway bridge over river Gauja on former rail line Ainazi- Smiltene.
Waymark Code: WMDVXM
Location: Latvia
Date Posted: 02/28/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
Views: 30

Iron bridge was built at the begining of 20th century when railway line Ainazi- Smiltene was opened. It was narrow gauge railway and only one rail was going over the bridge. Line was closed on 1969. and bridge is now used as pedestrian bridge. It's not allowed (and actually not possible) to cross it by car.
Iron constructions are placed on middle sized boulders and therefore bridge is also used for bouldering training.

Coordinates are taken on left side of bridge but you are free to access bridge all the time.
Bridge Type: Girder

Bridge Usage: Abandoned/Not Active

Moving Bridge: This bridge is static (has no moving pieces)

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