This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1835: Pertuis
Pertuis, Vaucluse and Bouches-du-Rhône, France - Durance River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 984 (added 2003-11-15) |
| Year Completed: | 1835 |
| Name: | Pertuis |
| Location: | Pertuis, Vaucluse and Bouches-du-Rhône, France |
| Crossing: | Durance River |
| Principals: | Seguin Brothers |
| References: | AAJ |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Main Cables: | Wire (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 2 |
| Main Spans: | 2 x 104 meters (341.2 feet) |
Notes:
- Repairs needed soon after opening. Damaged by flood 1843, reopened 1844.
- Replaced by 1952 Pertuis - Pertuis, Vaucluse and Bouches-du-Rhône, France.
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