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

1870: Touzac

Touzac, Lot, France - Lot River
Bridgemeister ID:7962 (added 2023-11-23)
Year Completed:1870
Name:Touzac
Location:Touzac, Lot, France
Crossing:Lot River
Coordinates:44.496083 N 1.049472 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Closed, January 2022 (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 110 meters (360.9 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • 2022, January 21: Bridge is severely damaged by a 40-ton truck attempting to cross. The bridge had a weight restriction of 16 tons since 1932. The long truck was also unable to negotiate the turn at the far end of the bridge and damaged the pylons attempting to reverse.
  • 2023, June: Repair work is expected to start in September 2023 and complete in late 2024.
Postcards, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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