The Viaduc d'Austerlitz stands out as a bridge with a single, massive steel arch spanning the Seine. Completed in nineteen oh four, it carries line five of the Paris Metro across the water. Engineer Louis Biette designed the structure to support the heavy weight of trains, while architect Jean Camille Formigé added the intricate, decorative ironwork. When the first train crossed, the structure held, but the vibration caused the nearby street lamps to swing violently, startling everyone watching from the banks.
Viaduc d'Austerlitz
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