Ten Arches Bridge
Ten Arches Bridge الجسور العشرة | |
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The Ten Arches Bridge in Amman, 2011 | |
| Coordinates | 31°56′21″N 35°57′22″E / 31.9393°N 35.9560°E |
| Carries | Hejaz Railway |
| Crosses | Wadi Al-Rimam |
| Locale | Amman, Jordan |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Viaduct |
| Total length | 79.41 m (261 ft) |
| Width | 3.8 m (12 ft) |
| Height | 14.5 m (48 ft) |
| Longest span | 8.15 m (27 ft) |
| Clearance below | 6.51 m (21 ft) |
| History | |
| Constructed by | Ottoman Empire |
| Opened | 1904 |
| Location | |
Ten Arches Bridge (Arabic: الجسور العشرة) is a viaduct in Amman, Jordan, that was built as part of the Hejaz Railway during the Ottoman Empire. It is considered one of Amman's oldest landmarks.
Completed in 1904 when the Amman station was inaugurated, it became a primary target for destruction by Allied forces in a failed attack during World War I. A structural analysis in 2022 showed the bridge could still withstand loads, but is at risk of damage from a strong earthquake.