Dimensions
The bridge's span is 317 m (1,040 ft) long and has a width of 4.1 m (13 ft), with a total of 53 arches in its span. The three central arches are enlarged to allow for the passage of - by historical standards - larger river vessels without masts. The average span of each arch is 4.6 m (15 ft).
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