Suspension Bridges of France (201-300 of 695)


This is a list of bridges 201 through 300 (of 695 total) from the suspension bridge inventory for the country France. Wherever you see a Bridgemeister ID number click it to isolate the bridge on its own page.

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1844: Saint-Denis

Saint-Denis, Seine-Saint-Denis and Villeneuve-la-Garenne, Hauts-de-Seine, France - Seine River
Bridgemeister ID:1686 (added 2005-03-26)
Year Completed:1844
Name:Saint-Denis
Location:Saint-Denis, Seine-Saint-Denis and Villeneuve-la-Garenne, Hauts-de-Seine, France
Crossing:Seine River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, 1904
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:2
Main Spans:2

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1844: Saint-Michel

Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, France - Garonne River
Bridgemeister ID:2050 (added 2006-05-21)
Year Completed:1844
Name:Saint-Michel
Location:Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, France
Crossing:Garonne River
Principals:Escarraguel Brothers
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, 1875, by flood

External Links:


1844: Saula

Lafrançaise, Tarn-et-Garonne, France - Tarn River
Bridgemeister ID:7186 (added 2022-07-02)
Year Completed:1844
Name:Saula
Location:Lafrançaise, Tarn-et-Garonne, France
Crossing:Tarn River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1845: Auvillar

Auvillar and Espalais, Tarn-et-Garonne, France - Garonne River
Bridgemeister ID:1718 (added 2005-04-05)
Year Completed:1845
Name:Auvillar
Location:Auvillar and Espalais, Tarn-et-Garonne, France
Crossing:Garonne River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed, c. 1939
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1
Side Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, courtesy of www.auvillar.com Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1845: Auzon

Auzon, Haute-Loire, France - Allier River
Bridgemeister ID:6934 (added 2022-01-22)
Year Completed:1845
Name:Auzon
Location:Auzon, Haute-Loire, France
Crossing:Allier River
Coordinates:45.385847 N 3.356905 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:Destroyed, October 18, 1846

Notes:

External Links:


1845: Canet

Canet and Le Pouget, Hérault, France - Hérault River
Bridgemeister ID:7490 (added 2022-12-30)
Year Completed:1845
Name:Canet
Location:Canet and Le Pouget, Hérault, France
Crossing:Hérault River
Coordinates:43.597299 N 3.493113 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:Replaced, 1874
Main Cables:Wire (iron)

Notes:

External Links:


1845: Castelmoron-sur-Lot

Castelmoron-sur-Lot, Lot-et-Garonne, France - Lot River
Bridgemeister ID:1720 (added 2005-04-05)
Year Completed:1845
Name:Castelmoron-sur-Lot
Location:Castelmoron-sur-Lot, Lot-et-Garonne, France
Crossing:Lot River
Coordinates:44.395673 N 0.494136 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced, 1933
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Main Span:1

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1845: College

Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:1021 (added 2003-11-22)
Year Completed:1845
Name:College
Also Known As:Collège
Location:Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, France
Crossing:Rhône River
Coordinates:45.765483 N 4.838717 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:BPF, PQL
Use:Footbridge
Status:Destroyed, 1944
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1
Side Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1845: Couthures

Couthures-sur-Garonne, Lot-et-Garonne, France - Garonne River
Bridgemeister ID:1900 (added 2005-10-04)
Year Completed:1845
Name:Couthures
Location:Couthures-sur-Garonne, Lot-et-Garonne, France
Crossing:Garonne River
Coordinates:44.513600 N 0.080580 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1845: Gué de Senac

Les Peintures and Chamadelle, Gironde, France - Dronne River
Bridgemeister ID:7849 (added 2023-09-09)
Year Completed:1845
Name:Gué de Senac
Location:Les Peintures and Chamadelle, Gironde, France
Crossing:Dronne River
Coordinates:45.078793 N 0.087081 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:Replaced
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1845: Nogent-l'Artaud

Nogent-l'Artaud, Aisne, France - Marne River
Bridgemeister ID:5554 (added 2020-12-17)
Year Completed:1845
Name:Nogent-l'Artaud
Location:Nogent-l'Artaud, Aisne, France
Crossing:Marne River
Coordinates:48.969762 N 3.320971 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Destroyed 1870. Rebuilt 1875.
Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

Bridgemeister ID:7476 (added 2022-12-25)
Year Completed:1845
Name:Ris
Location:Ris, Puy-de-Dôme, France
Crossing:Allier River
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1845: Sauveterre-Saint-Denis

Lafox and Sauveterre-Saint-Denis, Lot-et-Garonne, France - Garonne River
Bridgemeister ID:3715 (added 2020-02-14)
Year Completed:1845
Name:Sauveterre-Saint-Denis
Location:Lafox and Sauveterre-Saint-Denis, Lot-et-Garonne, France
Crossing:Garonne River
Coordinates:44.156792 N 0.706880 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:2
Main Spans:2

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1845: Villemur-sur-Tarn

Villemur-sur-Tarn, Haute-Garonne, France - Tarn River
Bridgemeister ID:1850 (added 2005-07-16)
Year Completed:1845
Name:Villemur-sur-Tarn
Location:Villemur-sur-Tarn, Haute-Garonne, France
Crossing:Tarn River
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Replaced, 1924
Main Spans:2

Notes:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

Bridgemeister ID:2002 (added 2005-12-26)
Year Completed:1845
Name:Volonne
Location:Volonne, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France
Crossing:Durance River
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Replaced
Main Cables:Wire

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1846: Beaumont-sur-Sarthe

Beaumont-sur-Sarthe, Sarthe, France - Sarthe River
Bridgemeister ID:780 (added 2003-03-16)
Year Completed:1846
Name:Beaumont-sur-Sarthe
Location:Beaumont-sur-Sarthe, Sarthe, France
Crossing:Sarthe River
Coordinates:48.223243 N 0.129007 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1846: Carennac

Carennac, Lot, France - Dordogne River
Bridgemeister ID:7842 (added 2023-09-03)
Year Completed:1846
Name:Carennac
Location:Carennac, Lot, France
Crossing:Dordogne River
Coordinates:44.915091 N 1.743699 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1846: Lacroix-Saint-Ouen

Lacroix-Saint-Ouen, Oise, France - Oise River
Bridgemeister ID:2070 (added 2006-06-07)
Year Completed:1846
Name:Lacroix-Saint-Ouen
Location:Lacroix-Saint-Ouen, Oise, France
Crossing:Oise River
Coordinates:49.352930 N 2.766916 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Destroyed, 1940
Main Cables:Wire
Main Span:1

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1846: Maison-Rouge

Courcelles-sur-Seine, Eure, France - Seine River
Bridgemeister ID:5642 (added 2020-12-30)
Year Completed:1846
Name:Maison-Rouge
Location:Courcelles-sur-Seine, Eure, France
Crossing:Seine River
Coordinates:49.179082 N 1.353851 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Escarraguel Brothers
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, October 15, 1870
Main Cables:Wire (iron)

Notes:

  • Coordinates indicate the approximate former location of this bridge.

1846: Mallemort

Mallemort, Bouches-du-Rhône and Mérindol, Vaucluse, France - Durance River
Bridgemeister ID:985 (added 2003-11-15)
Year Completed:1846
Name:Mallemort
Location:Mallemort, Bouches-du-Rhône and Mérindol, Vaucluse, France
Crossing:Durance River
Coordinates:43.740533 N 5.176 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Closed (last checked: 2005)
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Spans:3

Notes:

  • Damaged 1872, 1880, 1882, 1886 by flood, 1940 by bombs. Extant 2005 but closed.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1846: Montpezat

Montpezat-sous-Bauzon, Ardèche, France - Fontaulière River
Bridgemeister ID:2159 (added 2006-12-10)
Year Completed:1846
Name:Montpezat
Location:Montpezat-sous-Bauzon, Ardèche, France
Crossing:Fontaulière River
Coordinates:44.704903 N 4.216498 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Demolished, 1912
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1846: Saint Clair

Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:551 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1846
Name:Saint Clair
Also Known As:Louis Philippe, Vaïsse
Location:Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, France
Crossing:Rhône River
References:AAJ, PQL
Use:Vehicular
Status:Demolished, 1953
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:2
Deck width:7 meters

Notes:

  • Damaged by drifting boat, 1854. Rebuilt, 1856. Bombed, 1944. Rebuilt, 1946. Demolished, 1953.
  • Crossed at present-day location of Pont Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny.
  • Originally constructed with two suspended spans. When it was rebuilt in 1856, towers were added increasing the number of suspended spans to six.
  • Near 1845 College (Collège) - Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, France.

External Links:

Photograph, collection of David Denenberg

1847: Auzon

Auzon, Haute-Loire, France - Allier River
Bridgemeister ID:6935 (added 2022-01-22)
Year Completed:1847
Name:Auzon
Location:Auzon, Haute-Loire, France
Crossing:Allier River
Coordinates:45.385816 N 3.356742 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:Destroyed, September 26, 1866

Notes:

External Links:


1847: Évieu

Évieu, Ain and Les Avenières Veyrins-Thuellin, Isère, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:7098 (added 2022-06-03)
Year Completed:1847
Name:Évieu
Location:Évieu, Ain and Les Avenières Veyrins-Thuellin, Isère, France
Crossing:Rhône River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Damaged, 1885
Main Cables:Wire

Notes:

External Links:


1847: Beauvoir

Beauvoir, Saint-Romans, Isère, France - Isère River
Bridgemeister ID:7713 (added 2023-07-07)
Year Completed:1847
Name:Beauvoir
Location:Beauvoir, Saint-Romans, Isère, France
Crossing:Isère River
Coordinates:45.124700 N 5.330327 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle.

1847: Chusclan

Chusclan, Gard, France - Cèze River
Bridgemeister ID:1606 (added 2005-02-06)
Year Completed:1847
Name:Chusclan
Location:Chusclan, Gard, France
Crossing:Cèze River
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (iron)

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1847: Donzère

Donzère, Drôme and Viviers, Ardèche, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:970 (added 2003-11-13)
Year Completed:1847
Name:Donzère
Also Known As:Robinet
Location:Donzère, Drôme and Viviers, Ardèche, France
Crossing:Rhône River
Coordinates:44.452367 N 4.6981 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ, BPF
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Spans:3 x 100 meters (328.1 feet) estimated

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1847: Fombeton

Valernes, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France - Durance River
Bridgemeister ID:4563 (added 2020-06-02)
Year Completed:1847
Name:Fombeton
Location:Valernes, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France
Crossing:Durance River
Coordinates:44.249224 N 5.921627 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Removed, 2014
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:


1847: Saint-Mathurin-sur-Loire

Saint-Mathurin-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:1589 (added 2005-01-27)
Year Completed:1847
Name:Saint-Mathurin-sur-Loire
Location:Saint-Mathurin-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, France
Crossing:Loire River
Coordinates:47.406833 N 0.318722 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, June 18, 1940
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Main Spans:5

Notes:

  • 1927: The bridge is reconstructed and strengthened.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Negative, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1847: Saint-Symphorien

Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:1755 (added 2005-04-20)
Year Completed:1847
Name:Saint-Symphorien
Location:Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France
Crossing:Loire River
At or Near Feature:l'Île Aucard
Coordinates:47.398776 N 0.692994 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Seguin Brothers
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular (one-lane), with walkway
Status:Replaced
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Spans:3

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1847: Saint-Symphorien

Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:7838 (added 2023-09-03)
Year Completed:1847
Name:Saint-Symphorien
Location:Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France
Crossing:Loire River
At or Near Feature:l'Île Aucard
Coordinates:47.401440 N 0.693325 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Seguin Brothers
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:2
Main Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1847: St. Christophe

Lorient, Morbihan, France - Scorff River
Bridgemeister ID:1155 (added 2004-01-18)
Year Completed:1847
Name:St. Christophe
Also Known As:Kérentrech, Nemours
Location:Lorient, Morbihan, France
Crossing:Scorff River
Principals:Le Clerc and Noyon
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Main Span:1 x 180 meters (590.6 feet)

Notes:

  • Large masonry towers. Main span of 180 meters is unusually large for a French bridge of this decade.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1847: Viviers

Viviers, Ardèche and Drôme, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:1961 (added 2005-11-05)
Year Completed:1847
Name:Viviers
Location:Viviers, Ardèche and Drôme, France
Crossing:Rhône River
Coordinates:44.481667 N 4.699698 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Destroyed, 1944
Main Cables:Wire

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1848: Charreau

Charreau, La Chapelle-Montlinard, Cher, France - Canal Latéral à La Loire
Bridgemeister ID:8391 (added 2024-02-18)
Year Completed:1848
Name:Charreau
Location:Charreau, La Chapelle-Montlinard, Cher, France
Crossing:Canal Latéral à La Loire
Coordinates:47.190667 N 2.982861 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2013)
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

External Links:


1848: Nambault

Nambault, La Chapelle-Montlinard, Cher, France - Canal Latéral à La Loire
Bridgemeister ID:8390 (added 2024-02-18)
Year Completed:1848
Name:Nambault
Location:Nambault, La Chapelle-Montlinard, Cher, France
Crossing:Canal Latéral à La Loire
Coordinates:47.179472 N 2.987139 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

External Links:


1848: Saint Jacques

Thouars and Saint-Jacques-de-Thouars, Deux-Sèvres, France - Thouet River
Bridgemeister ID:7902 (added 2023-10-15)
Year Completed:1848
Name:Saint Jacques
Location:Thouars and Saint-Jacques-de-Thouars, Deux-Sèvres, France
Crossing:Thouet River
Coordinates:46.968944 N 0.218583 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Collapsed, January, 1890

Notes:

  • 1890, January: Destroyed by wind during a storm.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1848: Saint-Satur

Saint-Satur and Saint-Thibault-sur-Loire, Cher, France - Canal Latéral à La Loire
Bridgemeister ID:8392 (added 2024-02-18)
Year Completed:1848
Name:Saint-Satur
Location:Saint-Satur and Saint-Thibault-sur-Loire, Cher, France
Crossing:Canal Latéral à La Loire
Coordinates:47.338639 N 2.858944 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1849: Appoigny

Appoigny, Yonne, France - Yonne River
Bridgemeister ID:6937 (added 2022-01-22)
Year Completed:1849
Name:Appoigny
Location:Appoigny, Yonne, France
Crossing:Yonne River
Coordinates:47.877464 N 3.535881 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1849: Fourneau

Le Fourneau, Bourbon-Lancy vicinity, Saône-et-Loire and Allier, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:1772 (added 2005-04-22)
Year Completed:1849
Name:Fourneau
Location:Le Fourneau, Bourbon-Lancy vicinity, Saône-et-Loire and Allier, France
Crossing:Loire River
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced, 1932
Main Spans:2 x 115 meters (377.32 feet)
Deck width:16.4 feet

Notes:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1849: Galliéni

Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:1164 (added 2004-01-19)
Year Completed:1849
Name:Galliéni
Also Known As:Napoleon
Location:Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, France
Crossing:Rhône River
Principals:Seguin Brothers
References:PQL, PTS2
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 60 meters (196.9 feet)
Side Spans:1 x 39 meters (128 feet),
1 x 67 meters (219.8 feet)
Deck width:7.4 meters

Notes:


1849: Jaulgonne

Jaulgonne and Varennes, Aisne, France - Marne River
Bridgemeister ID:1940 (added 2005-10-29)
Year Completed:1849
Name:Jaulgonne
Location:Jaulgonne and Varennes, Aisne, France
Crossing:Marne River
Principals:Seguin Brothers
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 75 meters (246.07 feet)

Notes:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1849: Kitchener-Marchand

Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, France - Saône River
Bridgemeister ID:540 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1849
Name:Kitchener-Marchand
Also Known As:Napoleon, Kitchener, Midi
Location:Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, France
Crossing:Saône River
Coordinates:45.751418 N 4.822519 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Ferdinand Seguin
References:PQL
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced, 1950's
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Main Span:1 x 82.1 meters (269.22 feet)

Notes:

External Links:

Photograph, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of David Denenberg

1849: Langeais

Langeais, Indre-et-Loire, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:6718 (added 2021-10-16)
Year Completed:1849
Name:Langeais
Location:Langeais, Indre-et-Loire, France
Crossing:Loire River
Coordinates:47.319030 N 0.404770 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ, BPF
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced
Main Spans:3
Side Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1849: Le Pouzin

Le Pouzin, Ardèche, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:1153 (added 2004-01-18)
Year Completed:1849
Name:Le Pouzin
Location:Le Pouzin, Ardèche, France
Crossing:Rhône River
Principals:Adolphe Boulland
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, 1940
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Spans:3 x 100 meters (328.1 feet)

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1849: Marc Seguin

Tournon-sur-Rhône, Ardèche and Tain-L'Hermitage, Drôme, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:975 (added 2003-11-14)
Year Completed:1849
Name:Marc Seguin
Location:Tournon-sur-Rhône, Ardèche and Tain-L'Hermitage, Drôme, France
Crossing:Rhône River
Coordinates:45.068638 N 4.834972 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Marc Seguin
References:AAJ, BPF
Use:Vehicular
Status:Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:2
Main Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1849: Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Balerme

Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Balerme, Lot-et-Garonne, France
Bridgemeister ID:7712 (added 2023-07-07)
Year Completed:1849
Name:Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Balerme
Location:Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Balerme, Lot-et-Garonne, France
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed, 2005
Main Cables:Wire

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle.

1849: Saint-Sulpice

Saint-Sulpice-la-Pointe, Tarn, France - Agout River
Bridgemeister ID:1180 (added 2004-01-24)
Year Completed:1849
Name:Saint-Sulpice
Location:Saint-Sulpice-la-Pointe, Tarn, France
Crossing:Agout River
Coordinates:43.776706 N 1.686511 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane), with walkway
Status:Destroyed, 1930
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1849: Vallon-en-Sully

Vallon-en-Sully, Allier, France - Cher River
Bridgemeister ID:7461 (added 2022-12-25)
Year Completed:1849
Name:Vallon-en-Sully
Location:Vallon-en-Sully, Allier, France
Crossing:Cher River
Coordinates:46.535271 N 2.614326 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1850: Basteyroux

Argentat, Corrèze, France - Maronne River
Bridgemeister ID:1985 (added 2005-12-02)
Year Completed:1850
Name:Basteyroux
Location:Argentat, Corrèze, France
Crossing:Maronne River
Coordinates:45.082660 N 1.947985 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:2
Main Spans:2

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1850: Brivezac

Brivezac, Corrèze, France - Dordogne River
Bridgemeister ID:1974 (added 2005-11-27)
Year Completed:1850
Name:Brivezac
Location:Brivezac, Corrèze, France
Crossing:Dordogne River
Status:Removed
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1850: Chambon

Saint-Merd-de-Lapleau, Auriac vicinity, Corrèze, France - Dordogne River
Bridgemeister ID:7029 (added 2022-05-21)
Year Completed:1850
Name:Chambon
Location:Saint-Merd-de-Lapleau, Auriac vicinity, Corrèze, France
Crossing:Dordogne River
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Main Span:1

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1850: Fleury-d'Aude

Fleury-d'Aude and Salles-d'Aude, Aude, France - Aude River
Bridgemeister ID:1976 (added 2005-11-27)
Year Completed:1850
Name:Fleury-d'Aude
Also Known As:Salles-d'Aude
Location:Fleury-d'Aude and Salles-d'Aude, Aude, France
Crossing:Aude River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1850: Greffier

Le Mans, Sarthe, France - Sarthe River
Bridgemeister ID:4916 (added 2020-07-19)
Year Completed:1850
Name:Greffier
Also Known As:Clerk's, Wire
Location:Le Mans, Sarthe, France
Crossing:Sarthe River
Coordinates:48.001128 N 0.189991 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed
Main Cables:Wire (iron)

Notes:

  • Destroyed, 1871, to slow the advancing Prussian army.

External Links:


1850: Lamagistère

Lamagistère, Tarn-et-Garonne, France - Garonne River
Bridgemeister ID:7174 (added 2022-07-01)
Year Completed:1850
Name:Lamagistère
Location:Lamagistère, Tarn-et-Garonne, France
Crossing:Garonne River
Coordinates:44.123345 N 0.819394 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, 1875
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:2
Main Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:


1850: Le Boulou

Le Boulou, Pyrénées-Orientales, France - Tech River
Bridgemeister ID:1704 (added 2005-03-29)
Year Completed:1850
Name:Le Boulou
Location:Le Boulou, Pyrénées-Orientales, France
Crossing:Tech River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Demolished, 1962
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 120 meters (393.7 feet)
Deck width:5.74 meters

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1850: Retournac

Retournac, Haute-Loire, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:4066 (added 2020-03-31)
Year Completed:1850
Name:Retournac
Location:Retournac, Haute-Loire, France
Crossing:Loire River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, 1866

Notes:


1851: Chadrac

Chadrac, Haute-Loire, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:7864 (added 2023-09-15)
Year Completed:1851
Name:Chadrac
Location:Chadrac, Haute-Loire, France
Crossing:Loire River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1851: Saint-Just-sur-Loire

Saint-Just-sur-Loire and Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert, Loire, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:2052 (added 2006-06-02)
Year Completed:1851
Name:Saint-Just-sur-Loire
Location:Saint-Just-sur-Loire and Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert, Loire, France
Crossing:Loire River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed, c. 1931
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1851: Sérignan

Sérignan, Béziers vicinity, Hérault, France - Orb River
Bridgemeister ID:2076 (added 2006-06-10)
Year Completed:1851
Name:Sérignan
Location:Sérignan, Béziers vicinity, Hérault, France
Crossing:Orb River
Coordinates:43.285011 N 3.281313 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced, c. 1909
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1851: Trévoux

Trévoux, Ain and Quincieux, Métropole de Lyon, France - Saône River
Bridgemeister ID:1625 (added 2005-02-27)
Year Completed:1851
Name:Trévoux
Location:Trévoux, Ain and Quincieux, Métropole de Lyon, France
Crossing:Saône River
Coordinates:45.93945 N 4.772417 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:2
Main Spans:2

Notes:

  • Partially dismantled, 1982. Restored as a footbridge, 1985.

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1852: Gaillac

Gaillac, Tarn, France - Tarn River
Bridgemeister ID:1646 (added 2005-03-18)
Year Completed:1852
Name:Gaillac
Location:Gaillac, Tarn, France
Crossing:Tarn River
At or Near Feature:Abbaye Saint-Michel
Coordinates:43.897361 N 1.894751 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1852: Mazères-sur-Salat

Mazères-sur-Salat, Haute-Garonne, France - Salat River
Bridgemeister ID:7201 (added 2022-07-04)
Year Completed:1852
Name:Mazères-sur-Salat
Location:Mazères-sur-Salat, Haute-Garonne, France
Crossing:Salat River
Coordinates:43.132556 N 0.975981 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (iron)

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1852: Merle

Merle, Corrèze, France - Maronne River
Bridgemeister ID:3030 (added 2019-10-13)
Year Completed:1852
Name:Merle
Location:Merle, Corrèze, France
Crossing:Maronne River
Coordinates:45.061779 N 2.080386 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Replaced, 1999
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • As of 2019, piers still present beyond the ends of its replacement bridge.
Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1852: Saint-Pierre

Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, France - Garonne River
Bridgemeister ID:1169 (added 2004-01-23)
Year Completed:1852
Name:Saint-Pierre
Location:Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, France
Crossing:Garonne River
Coordinates:43.602179 N 1.434706 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:PTS2
Use:Vehicular
Status:Demolished, 1927
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:4
Main Spans:2
Side Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Glass side, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1852: Veurey

Veurey-Voroize, Isère, France - Isère River
Bridgemeister ID:4880 (added 2020-07-18)
Year Completed:1852
Name:Veurey
Location:Veurey-Voroize, Isère, France
Crossing:Isère River
Coordinates:45.271117 N 5.621434 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, 1928
Main Cables:Wire (iron)

Notes:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1853: Parcey

Parcey, Jura, France - Loue River
Bridgemeister ID:2073 (added 2006-06-09)
Year Completed:1853
Name:Parcey
Location:Parcey, Jura, France
Crossing:Loue River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1853: Saint-Florent-le-Vieil

Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, Maine-et-Loire and Varades, Loire-Atlantique, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:1596 (added 2005-02-06)
Year Completed:1853
Name:Saint-Florent-le-Vieil
Location:Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, Maine-et-Loire and Varades, Loire-Atlantique, France
Crossing:Loire River
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire

Notes:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1853: Saint-Georges

Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, France - Saône River
Bridgemeister ID:552 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1853
Name:Saint-Georges
Also Known As:Sala
Location:Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, France
Crossing:Saône River
Coordinates:45.757117 N 4.82615 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ, BPF, PQL
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 75 meters (246.1 feet)

Notes:

  • Destroyed 1944, rebuilt same year. Reconstructed 1999.

External Links:

Photograph, collection of David Denenberg Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1853: Saint-Quentin-sur-Isère

Saint-Quentin-sur-Isère, Isère, France - Isère River
Bridgemeister ID:2131 (added 2006-10-22)
Year Completed:1853
Name:Saint-Quentin-sur-Isère
Location:Saint-Quentin-sur-Isère, Isère, France
Crossing:Isère River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1853: Varades

Varades, Loire-Atlantique and Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, Maine-et-Loire, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:1962 (added 2005-11-06)
Year Completed:1853
Name:Varades
Location:Varades, Loire-Atlantique and Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, Maine-et-Loire, France
Crossing:Loire River
References:AAJ
Status:Removed

Notes:


1854: Brion

Roissard and Lavars, Isère, France - Ebron River
Bridgemeister ID:6998 (added 2022-04-24)
Year Completed:1854
Name:Brion
Location:Roissard and Lavars, Isère, France
Crossing:Ebron River
Coordinates:44.868078 N 5.671040 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced, 1951
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1855: Bessières

Bessières, Haute-Garonne, France - Tarn River
Bridgemeister ID:7157 (added 2022-06-25)
Year Completed:1855
Name:Bessières
Location:Bessières, Haute-Garonne, France
Crossing:Tarn River
Coordinates:43.802017 N 1.609680 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1855: Coudes

Coudes, Montpeyroux vicinity and Parent, Puy-de-Dôme, France - Allier River
Bridgemeister ID:1942 (added 2005-10-29)
Year Completed:1855
Name:Coudes
Location:Coudes, Montpeyroux vicinity and Parent, Puy-de-Dôme, France
Crossing:Allier River
Coordinates:45.615255 N 3.211817 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1855: Mirepoix-sur-Tarn

Mirepoix-sur-Tarn, Haute-Garonne, France - Tarn River
Bridgemeister ID:7843 (added 2023-09-04)
Year Completed:1855
Name:Mirepoix-sur-Tarn
Location:Mirepoix-sur-Tarn, Haute-Garonne, France
Crossing:Tarn River
Coordinates:43.811766 N 1.571793 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, 1930
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1855: Saint-Cyr

Tours and Saint-Cyr, Indre-et-Loire, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:1645 (added 2005-03-18)
Year Completed:1855
Name:Saint-Cyr
Also Known As:Napoleon, Bonaparte
Location:Tours and Saint-Cyr, Indre-et-Loire, France
Crossing:Loire River
Principals:Escarraguel Brothers
Use:Vehicular
Status:Demolished, 1943
Main Cables:Wire (iron)

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1856: Boutiron

Creuzier-les-Vieux, Allier, France - Allier River
Bridgemeister ID:6951 (added 2022-02-06)
Year Completed:1856
Name:Boutiron
Location:Creuzier-les-Vieux, Allier, France
Crossing:Allier River
Coordinates:46.153816 N 3.410014 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced, 1911
Main Cables:Wire
Main Spans:3

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1856: Briord

Briord, Ain and Isère, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:6997 (added 2022-04-24)
Year Completed:1856
Name:Briord
Location:Briord, Ain and Isère, France
Crossing:Rhône River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1856: Carbonne

Carbonne, Haute-Garonne, France - Garonne River
Bridgemeister ID:1157 (added 2004-01-18)
Year Completed:1856
Name:Carbonne
Location:Carbonne, Haute-Garonne, France
Crossing:Garonne River
Coordinates:43.294537 N 1.228567 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:Replaced, 1975
Main Cables:Wire (iron)

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1856: Les Mées

Les Mées, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France - Durance River
Bridgemeister ID:1522 (added 2004-10-10)
Year Completed:1856
Name:Les Mées
Location:Les Mées, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France
Crossing:Durance River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:2
Main Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1856: Ollières

Les Ollières-sur-Eyrieux, Ardèche, France - Eyrieux River
Bridgemeister ID:4882 (added 2020-07-18)
Year Completed:1856
Name:Ollières
Location:Les Ollières-sur-Eyrieux, Ardèche, France
Crossing:Eyrieux River
Coordinates:44.804655 N 4.614687 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed

Notes:

  • AAJ assumes completion in 1856 based on an 18-month contract let in August 1854. Appears to have been a quite dramatic bridge, with very large castellated towers, on an alignment adjacent to the current twin-arch bridge.

1857: Izeron

Izeron and Saint-Sauveur, Isère, France - Isère River
Bridgemeister ID:7159 (added 2022-06-25)
Year Completed:1857
Name:Izeron
Location:Izeron and Saint-Sauveur, Isère, France
Crossing:Isère River
Coordinates:45.154651 N 5.363855 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1857: Longues

Longues, Vic-le-Comte and Les Martres-de-Veyre, Puy-de-Dôme, France - Allier River
Bridgemeister ID:7589 (added 2023-05-06)
Year Completed:1857
Name:Longues
Location:Longues, Vic-le-Comte and Les Martres-de-Veyre, Puy-de-Dôme, France
Crossing:Allier River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced
Main Cables:Chain (iron)
Main Span:1

Notes:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1857: Saint-Lattier

Saint-Lattier, Isère and Eymeux, Drôme, France - Isère River
Bridgemeister ID:7385 (added 2022-11-24)
Year Completed:1857
Name:Saint-Lattier
Location:Saint-Lattier, Isère and Eymeux, Drôme, France
Crossing:Isère River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1858: Chaumont-sur-Loire

Chaumont-sur-Loire and Onzain, Loir-et-Cher, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:1703 (added 2005-03-29)
Year Completed:1858
Name:Chaumont-sur-Loire
Location:Chaumont-sur-Loire and Onzain, Loir-et-Cher, France
Crossing:Loire River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Main Spans:6

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1858: Thoirette

Thoirette, Jura and Ain, France - Ain River
Bridgemeister ID:1990 (added 2005-12-02)
Year Completed:1858
Name:Thoirette
Location:Thoirette, Jura and Ain, France
Crossing:Ain River
Coordinates:46.268464 N 5.536318 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AGP
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Replaced, 1922
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • One end of this bridge appears to have led directly into a building aptly named Hôtel Du Pont with the roadway possibly passing through the building. Remnants of the bridge are still present (as of 2022) on both sides of the river.
  • Replaced 1829 Thoirette - Thoirette, Jura and Ain, France.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1859: Doux

St Jean de Muzols and Tournon-sur-Rhône, Ardèche, France - Doux River
Bridgemeister ID:5661 (added 2021-01-01)
Year Completed:1859
Name:Doux
Location:St Jean de Muzols and Tournon-sur-Rhône, Ardèche, France
Crossing:Doux River
Coordinates:45.074919 N 4.816389 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1859: Sully-sur-Loire

Sully-sur-Loire and Saint-Père-sur-Loire, Loiret, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:1709 (added 2005-03-30)
Year Completed:1859
Name:Sully-sur-Loire
Location:Sully-sur-Loire and Saint-Père-sur-Loire, Loiret, France
Crossing:Loire River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Collapsed, 1985
Main Cables:Chain (iron)
Main Spans:3
Side Spans:2

Notes:

  • 1859: The former three-span Sully-sur-Loire suspension bridge, heavily damaged by flood in 1856, is replaced with a suspension bridge having at least five suspended spans.
  • 1933: Refurbished.
  • 1940, June 18: Destroyed to slow advancing German troops.
  • 1943: Repaired.
  • 1944: Bombed by allied forces.
  • 1947: Rebuilt.
  • 1985, January 16: Collapsed.
  • Replaced 1836 Sully-sur-Loire - Sully-sur-Loire and Saint-Père-sur-Loire, Loiret, France.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1859: Verdon

Gréoux-les-Bains, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France - Verdon River
Bridgemeister ID:3215 (added 2019-11-11)
Year Completed:1859
Name:Verdon
Location:Gréoux-les-Bains, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France
Crossing:Verdon River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, August, 1944
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1861: Gray

Gray, Haute-Saône, France - Saône River
Bridgemeister ID:1127 (added 2004-01-14)
Year Completed:1861
Name:Gray
Location:Gray, Haute-Saône, France
Crossing:Saône River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1862: Bessan

Bessan, Hérault, France - Hérault River
Bridgemeister ID:1938 (added 2005-10-29)
Year Completed:1862
Name:Bessan
Location:Bessan, Hérault, France
Crossing:Hérault River
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1863: Confolent

Confolent, Beauzac vicinity and Saint-Marice-de-Lignon, Haute-Loire, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:412 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1863
Name:Confolent
Also Known As:Lignon
Location:Confolent, Beauzac vicinity and Saint-Marice-de-Lignon, Haute-Loire, France
Crossing:Loire River
Coordinates:45.258031 N 4.144228 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Adolphe Boulland
References:BPF
Use:Vehicular (one-lane), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Cables damaged 1913, 1921. Refurbished 1922.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1863: Ponsonnas

Ponsonnas, Isère, France - Drac River
Bridgemeister ID:1079 (added 2003-12-29)
Year Completed:1863
Name:Ponsonnas
Location:Ponsonnas, Isère, France
Crossing:Drac River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced, 1941
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 123 meters (403.5 feet)

Notes:

  • Replaced by a 1941 arch bridge that is popular with bungee jumpers.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1863: Rousset

Rousset, Curbans vicinity, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and Hautes-Alpes, France - Durance River
Bridgemeister ID:2063 (added 2006-06-06)
Year Completed:1863
Name:Rousset
Location:Rousset, Curbans vicinity, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and Hautes-Alpes, France
Crossing:Durance River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1864: Archidiacre

Venterol, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and Valserres, Hautes-Alpes, France - Durance River
Bridgemeister ID:4690 (added 2020-06-20)
Year Completed:1864
Name:Archidiacre
Also Known As:Venterol
Location:Venterol, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and Valserres, Hautes-Alpes, France
Crossing:Durance River
Coordinates:44.475805 N 6.111924 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Demolished, 2010
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1865: Moulin

Vernosc-lès-Annonay, Ardèche, France - Cance River
Bridgemeister ID:4553 (added 2020-05-31)
Year Completed:1865
Name:Moulin
Location:Vernosc-lès-Annonay, Ardèche, France
Crossing:Cance River
Coordinates:45.210908 N 4.703327 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Structurae equates this bridge (which was replaced in 2012-2013) to the famous Seguin Brothers test structure at Annonay. Other sources suggest the derelict bridge replaced in 2012-2013 only dated to the 1860s. The detailed description and depiction of the Seguin's Annonay bridge in Tom F. Peters book on early 19th-century suspension bridges definitely does not resemble the 19th-century Moulin bridge. Peters describes the 1822-1823 Seguin bridge as a very narrow, very light, catwalk-style bridge. Peters additionally describes the main cables: "It had a single continuous parallel wire cable made of eight 1.23mm (no. 8 gauge) wires."
  • Replaced by 2013 Moulin - Vernosc-lès-Annonay, Ardèche, France.
  • See 1822 (footbridge) - Annonay, Ardèche, France.

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1866: Cessenon-sur-Orb

Cessenon-sur-Orb, Hérault, France - Orb River
Bridgemeister ID:7460 (added 2022-12-24)
Year Completed:1866
Name:Cessenon-sur-Orb
Location:Cessenon-sur-Orb, Hérault, France
Crossing:Orb River
Coordinates:43.451360 N 3.046595 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Replaced
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1867: Parc des Buttes-Chaumont

Paris, France
Bridgemeister ID:516 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1867
Name:Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
Location:Paris, France
At or Near Feature:Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
Coordinates:48.880933 N 2.381533 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 61 meters (200 feet)

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1869: Chavanay

Chavanay, Loire and Isère, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:1702 (added 2005-03-29)
Year Completed:1869
Name:Chavanay
Location:Chavanay, Loire and Isère, France
Crossing:Rhône River
Coordinates:45.417327 N 4.740458 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Only towers remain (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • In 2019, one pair of pylons were still standing on the west bank of the Rhône.
Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1870: Auzon

Auzon, Haute-Loire, France - Allier River
Bridgemeister ID:6936 (added 2022-01-22)
Year Completed:1870
Name:Auzon
Location:Auzon, Haute-Loire, France
Crossing:Allier River
Coordinates:45.385908 N 3.357088 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Removed, c. 1934
Main Cables:Wire
Main Span:1

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1870: Gévrieux

Gévrieux, Ain, France - Ain River
Bridgemeister ID:7141 (added 2022-06-25)
Year Completed:1870
Name:Gévrieux
Location:Gévrieux, Ain, France
Crossing:Ain River
References:AGP
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced, 1908
Main Cables:Wire
Main Spans:2

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle


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