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

1860: Ponte delle Catene

Fornoli, Bagni di Lucca and Chifenti, Italy - Lima River
Bridgemeister ID:411 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1860
Name:Ponte delle Catene
Also Known As:Catena, Bridge of Chains
Location:Fornoli, Bagni di Lucca and Chifenti, Italy
Crossing:Lima River
Coordinates:44.006048 N 10.562356 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Lorenzo Nottolini, Bettino Ricasoli
References:BC2, BC3
Use:Vehicular
Status:Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Chain (iron)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Damaged during WWII, rebuilt 1953.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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