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The bridge's diagonal system consisted of 13 spans, each measuring 107 meters (351 ft) in length. It held the title of being the longest in Europe for a considerable amount of time, with a total length of 1,483 meters (4,865 ft).
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In 2004, a comprehensive renovation of the bridge was successfully carried out, which involved replacing the original spans with brand-new ones.
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In 1949, the decision to create a second track on the bridge was approved, and its construction was successfully finalized in 1957.
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colliding with the bridge, fortunately resulting in minimal damage.
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