This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.

1839: Roche-Bernard

La Roche-Bernard, Morbihan, France - Vilaine River
Bridgemeister ID:1027 (added 2003-11-22)
Year Completed:1839
Name:Roche-Bernard
Location:La Roche-Bernard, Morbihan, France
Crossing:Vilaine River
Principals:P. Leblanc
References:AAJ, HBE, PTS2
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced, 1911
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 198 meters (649.6 feet)

Notes:

  • Wrecked by wind 1852, rebuilt, damaged 1866, 1869, 1870, and 1871. After the 1871 repairs, it was restricted to foot traffic. It was replaced in 1911 by an arch. Approaches extant (next to the later suspension bridge), 2004.
  • Next to 1960 Roche-Bernard - La Roche-Bernard, Morbihan, France.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

Do you have any information or photos about this bridge that you would like to share? Please email david.denenberg@bridgemeister.com.


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