Demirköprü (bridge)

Demirköprü (literally iron bridge) is a railway bridge spanning the Seyhan River in Adana. Opened in 1912, it extends 530 meters between Reşatbey and Sinanpaşa neighborhoods. Demirköprü is a steel bridge constructed by German Engineers in part of the Berlin-Baghdad Railway project. It was last renovated in 2006.[1]

Demirköprü
Coordinates36.986111°N 35.335278°E / 36.986111; 35.335278
CarriesTrains
CrossesSeyhan River
LocaleAdana, Turkey
Official nameDemirköprü
Characteristics
DesignSteel Bridge
MaterialSteel
Total length530 m
History
Construction end1912
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Location in Turkey
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References

  1. "Demirköprü". turkansiklopedi.com. Archived from the original on 2010-06-15.
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