Malleco Viaduct
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 |
This article does not cite any references or sources. (January 2008) Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unverifiable material may be challenged and removed. |
The Malleco Viaduct is a railway bridge located in central Chile, passing through the Malleco River valley at the south entrance of Collipulli in the Araucania Region. It was opened by President José Manuel Balmaceda on October 26, 1890. At that time, it was the highest such bridge in the world. The Panamerican Highway passes right next to the viaduct.
A popular myth claims that the bridge was designed by Gustave Eiffel. Eiffel made a bridge proposal, but it was rejected by the Chilean authorities. The bridge was declared a national monument in 1990.[citation needed]
 |
This article about a Chilean building or structure is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
 |
This article about a specific bridge or group of bridges is a stub. You can help WikiProject Bridges by expanding it. |
