Caracău Viaduct

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Caracău Viaduct
Carries railway track
Locale between Miercurea Ciuc and Ghimeş
Total length 264 m
Opening date 1897

The Caracău Viaduct is a viaduct 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 until 1946.

The viaduct is 264 m in length with a main span of 101,76 m being constructed out of reinforced concrete.


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