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

1832: Vals-les-bains

Vals-les-bains and Labégude, Ardèche, France - Ardèche River
Bridgemeister ID:1761 (added 2005-04-22)
Year Completed:1832
Name:Vals-les-bains
Location:Vals-les-bains and Labégude, Ardèche, France
Crossing:Ardèche River
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular
Main Cables:Wire (iron)

Notes:

  • AAJ notes the contract was let in late 1831 and guesses at 1833 as the year of completion. 1832 is more likely given the rate at which these early iron wire French bridges were constructed.

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