Suspension Bridges of France (301-400 of 695)


This is a list of bridges 301 through 400 (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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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

1871: Coubon

Coubon and Volhac, Haute-Loire, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:1724 (added 2005-04-05)
Year Completed:1871
Name:Coubon
Location:Coubon and Volhac, Haute-Loire, France
Crossing:Loire River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, 1930
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1871: Tarassac

St. Martin-de-l'Arcon vicinity, Hérault, France - Orb River
Bridgemeister ID:2308 (added 2007-04-30)
Year Completed:1871
Name:Tarassac
Location:St. Martin-de-l'Arcon vicinity, Hérault, France
Crossing:Orb River
Coordinates:43.564251 N 2.974977 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Replaced
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1874: Canet

Canet and Le Pouget, Hérault, France - Hérault River
Bridgemeister ID:7491 (added 2022-12-30)
Year Completed:1874
Name:Canet
Location:Canet and Le Pouget, Hérault, France
Crossing:Hérault River
Coordinates:43.597444 N 3.493061 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1874: Châtel-de-Neuvre

Châtel-de-Neuvre and La Ferté-Hauterive, Allier, France - Allier River
Bridgemeister ID:4905 (added 2020-07-18)
Year Completed:1874
Name:Châtel-de-Neuvre
Location:Châtel-de-Neuvre and La Ferté-Hauterive, Allier, France
Crossing:Allier River
Coordinates:46.402296 N 3.317844 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced, 1923
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:2
Main Spans:2

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1875: Saint-Nazaire

Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans, Drôme and Saint-Hilaire-du-Rosier, Isère, France - Isère River
Bridgemeister ID:7328 (added 2022-09-02)
Year Completed:1875
Name:Saint-Nazaire
Location:Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans, Drôme and Saint-Hilaire-du-Rosier, Isère, France
Crossing:Isère River
Coordinates:45.067313 N 5.243247 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1876: Laissey

Laissey, Doubs, France - Doubs River
Bridgemeister ID:2171 (added 2007-01-13)
Year Completed:1876
Name:Laissey
Location:Laissey, Doubs, France
Crossing:Doubs River
Coordinates:47.298411 N 6.236290 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed

External Links:

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

1876: Lamagistère

Lamagistère, Tarn-et-Garonne, France - Garonne River
Bridgemeister ID:7175 (added 2022-07-01)
Year Completed:1876
Name:Lamagistère
Location:Lamagistère, Tarn-et-Garonne, France
Crossing:Garonne River
Coordinates:44.122921 N 0.819276 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, 1930
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:2
Main Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1877: Canet

Ventenac-en-Minervois and Canet, Aude, France - Aude River
Bridgemeister ID:5658 (added 2021-01-01)
Year Completed:1877
Name:Canet
Location:Ventenac-en-Minervois and Canet, Aude, France
Crossing:Aude River
Coordinates:43.240039 N 2.855134 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Piers are still present (in 2020) next to the current Aude River crossing at this location.
Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1877: Douelle

Douelle, Lot, France - Lot River
Bridgemeister ID:1931 (added 2005-10-27)
Year Completed:1877
Name:Douelle
Location:Douelle, Lot, France
Crossing:Lot River
Coordinates:44.471510 N 1.361864 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1879: Saint-Ilpize

Saint-Ilpize, Haute-Loire, France - Allier River
Bridgemeister ID:1097 (added 2004-01-02)
Year Completed:1879
Name:Saint-Ilpize
Location:Saint-Ilpize, Haute-Loire, France
Crossing:Allier River
Coordinates:45.198556 N 3.386866 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Ferdinand Arnodin
References:AAJ, BPF, HBE, PTS2
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 70.35 meters (230.8 feet)
Side Spans:2
Deck width:18 feet

Notes:

  • The side spans are supported solely by inclined stays, not suspenders from the main cables.
  • Closed to all traffic on July 15, 2004 due to damage to the deck, possibly caused by an overloaded truck. Repaired and reopened.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1881: Vicq-sur-Gartempe

Vicq-sur-Gartempe, Vienne, France - Gartempe River
Bridgemeister ID:3996 (added 2020-03-27)
Year Completed:1881
Name:Vicq-sur-Gartempe
Location:Vicq-sur-Gartempe, Vienne, France
Crossing:Gartempe River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire

Notes:

Postcards, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1883: Chilhac

Chilhac, Haute-Loire, France - Allier River
Bridgemeister ID:1131 (added 2004-01-15)
Year Completed:1883
Name:Chilhac
Location:Chilhac, Haute-Loire, France
Crossing:Allier River
Coordinates:45.154731 N 3.437122 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1883: Yenne

Yenne, Savoie and Ain, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:1968 (added 2005-11-26)
Year Completed:1883
Name:Yenne
Location:Yenne, Savoie and Ain, France
Crossing:Rhône River
Coordinates:45.706294 N 5.751086 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AGP
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Destroyed, 1940
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

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

1884: Lamothe

Lamothe and Brioude, Haute-Loire, France - Allier River
Bridgemeister ID:1764 (added 2005-04-22)
Year Completed:1884
Name:Lamothe
Location:Lamothe and Brioude, Haute-Loire, France
Crossing:Allier River
Coordinates:45.302968 N 3.406201 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:PTS2
Use:Vehicular
Status:Only towers remain, since 1977 (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1

Notes:

  • Next to 1834 Lamothe - Lamothe and Brioude, Haute-Loire, France. In 1866, a flood caused a major change in the course of the Allier River such that the main channel no longer flowed under the older bridge. The newer bridge crossed the main channel of the Allier just slightly east of the older bridge.

External Links:

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

1884: Tonnay-Charente

Tonnay-Charente, Charente-Maritime, France - Charente River
Bridgemeister ID:7337 (added 2022-09-04)
Year Completed:1884
Name:Tonnay-Charente
Location:Tonnay-Charente, Charente-Maritime, France
Crossing:Charente River
Coordinates:45.940048 N 0.886059 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced, 1934
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 90 meters (295.3 feet)
Side Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:

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

1887: de l'Abîme

Cusy and Gruffy, Haute-Savoie, France - Chéran River
Bridgemeister ID:418 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1887
Name:de l'Abîme
Location:Cusy and Gruffy, Haute-Savoie, France
Crossing:Chéran River
Coordinates:45.764583 N 6.057117 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Ferdinand Arnodin
References:BPF
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 64 meters (210 feet)

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1888: Évieu

Évieu, Ain and Les Avenières Veyrins-Thuellin, Isère, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:7099 (added 2022-06-03)
Year Completed:1888
Name:Évieu
Location:Évieu, Ain and Les Avenières Veyrins-Thuellin, Isère, France
Crossing:Rhône River
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Main Spans:2

Notes:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1889: La Voulte-sur-Rhône

La Voulte-sur-Rhône, Rhône, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:1521 (added 2004-10-10)
Year Completed:1889
Name:La Voulte-sur-Rhône
Location:La Voulte-sur-Rhône, Rhône, France
Crossing:Rhône River
Coordinates:44.800217 N 4.784367 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1
Side Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1889: Rivière de l'Est

Sainte Rose, Réunion, France - Rivière de l'Est
Bridgemeister ID:992 (added 2003-11-16)
Year Completed:1889
Name:Rivière de l'Est
Also Known As:River of the East
Location:Sainte Rose, Réunion, France
Crossing:Rivière de l'Est
Coordinates:21.125067 S 55.7484896 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Ferdinand Arnodin
References:PTS2
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1890: Sylvéréal

Sylvéréal, Gard and Bouches-du-Rhône, France - Petit Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:7319 (added 2022-08-31)
Year Completed:1890
Name:Sylvéréal
Location:Sylvéréal, Gard and Bouches-du-Rhône, France
Crossing:Petit Rhône River
Coordinates:43.546406 N 4.350111 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1891: Livron

Livron-sur-Drôme, Drôme and La Voulte-sur-Rhône, Ardèche, France - Petit Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:1806 (added 2005-05-19)
Year Completed:1891
Name:Livron
Location:Livron-sur-Drôme, Drôme and La Voulte-sur-Rhône, Ardèche, France
Crossing:Petit Rhône River
Coordinates:44.795194 N 4.796055 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 101 meters (331.4 feet) estimated

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1892: Aurec-sur-Loire

Aurec-sur-Loire, Haute-Loire, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:1607 (added 2005-02-06)
Year Completed:1892
Name:Aurec-sur-Loire
Location:Aurec-sur-Loire, Haute-Loire, France
Crossing:Loire River
Coordinates:45.369475 N 4.196837 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Only towers remain (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1
Side Spans:2

Notes:

  • Approaches, abutments, piers, and pylons still in existence, 2018, but the original deck and cables are completely gone. A newer pedestrian suspension bridge is effectively sitting on the original bridge's piers between the original pylons.
  • Later at same location (footbridge) - Aurec-sur-Loire, Haute-Loire, France.
Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1894: Bonpas

Bonpas, Vaucluse and Bouches-du-Rhône, France - Durance River
Bridgemeister ID:2082 (added 2006-06-11)
Year Completed:1894
Name:Bonpas
Location:Bonpas, Vaucluse and Bouches-du-Rhône, France
Crossing:Durance River
Coordinates:43.887445 N 4.916439 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, 1944
Suspended Spans:4
Main Spans:2
Side Spans:2

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1897: Pailhès

Pézenas and Castelnau-de-Guers, Hérault, France - Hérault River
Bridgemeister ID:4689 (added 2020-06-20)
Year Completed:1897
Name:Pailhès
Also Known As:Castelnau
Location:Pézenas and Castelnau-de-Guers, Hérault, France
Crossing:Hérault River
Coordinates:43.449256 N 3.436369 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Demolished (last checked: 2009)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 101.47 meters (332.9 feet)

Notes:

  • Likely replaced an older suspension bridge.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1897: Port-Sainte-Foy

Port-Sainte-Foy-et-Ponchapt, Dordogne and Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, Gironde, France - Dordogne River
Bridgemeister ID:1594 (added 2005-02-06)
Year Completed:1897
Name:Port-Sainte-Foy
Location:Port-Sainte-Foy-et-Ponchapt, Dordogne and Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, Gironde, France
Crossing:Dordogne River
Coordinates:44.842400 N 0.211233 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane)
Status:Only towers remain (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:2
Main Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1898: Margeaix

Beaulieu and Saint-Vincent, Haute-Loire, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:1539 (added 2004-10-31)
Year Completed:1898
Name:Margeaix
Also Known As:Marjeaix, Margeix
Location:Beaulieu and Saint-Vincent, Haute-Loire, France
Crossing:Loire River
Coordinates:45.15324 N 3.924896 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:BPF
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 66 meters (216.5 feet)

Notes:

  • Repaired, 1935 and 1975.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1898: Rouen Transporter

Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France
Bridgemeister ID:953 (added 2003-10-31)
Year Completed:1898
Name:Rouen Transporter
Location:Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France
Principals:Ferdinand Arnodin
Use:Transporter
Status:Destroyed, 1940
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:

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

1899: Port-Sainte-Marie

Port-Sainte-Marie and Saint-Laurent, Lot-et-Garonne, France - Garonne River
Bridgemeister ID:1781 (added 2005-04-23)
Year Completed:1899
Name:Port-Sainte-Marie
Location:Port-Sainte-Marie and Saint-Laurent, Lot-et-Garonne, France
Crossing:Garonne River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 180 meters (590.6 feet)

Notes:

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

1900: Rochefort-Martrou Transporter

Rochefort, Charente-Maritime, France - Charente River
Bridgemeister ID:949 (added 2003-10-30)
Year Completed:1900
Name:Rochefort-Martrou Transporter
Also Known As:Matrou Transporter
Location:Rochefort, Charente-Maritime, France
Crossing:Charente River
Coordinates:45.91613 N 0.960638 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Ferdinand Arnodin
References:AAJ, BPF
Use:Transporter
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 129 meters (423.2 feet)

Notes:

  • Eckhard Bernstorff notes (data from the information table at the machinery building, where the motor to pull the platform is installed): Main Span 129 m (the high truss towers have a wide basis, the length from saddle to saddle is 139.75 m, and the length of the whole "tableau" including side parts is 175.5m), width between rails 8m. The Rochefort Transporter is well in use [2005], in the summer on all days people can use the "ferry" which is attached to the rails under the bridge.

External Links:

Photo by Eckhard Bernstorff Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1901: Aramon

Aramon, Gard, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:6432 (added 2021-08-12)
Year Completed:1901
Name:Aramon
Location:Aramon, Gard, France
Crossing:Rhône River
References:PTS2
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, August 15, 1944
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1902: Bonny-sur-Loire

Bonny-sur-Loire and Beaulieu-sur-Loire, Loiret, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:1178 (added 2004-01-24)
Year Completed:1902
Name:Bonny-sur-Loire
Location:Bonny-sur-Loire and Beaulieu-sur-Loire, Loiret, France
Crossing:Loire River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:3
Main Spans:3

Notes:

External Links:

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

1902: Vernaison

Vernaison, Métropole de Lyon, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:6431 (added 2021-08-11)
Year Completed:1902
Name:Vernaison
Location:Vernaison, Métropole de Lyon, France
Crossing:Rhône River
Coordinates:45.646369 N 4.815423 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Ferdinand Arnodin
References:AAJ, PTS2
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, June 1940
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1904: Bonhomme

Kervignac, Morbihan, France - Blavet River
Bridgemeister ID:1115 (added 2004-01-05)
Year Completed:1904
Name:Bonhomme
Location:Kervignac, Morbihan, France
Crossing:Blavet River
Coordinates:47.764878 N 3.302251 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Ferdinand Arnodin
References:AAJ, BPF, PTS2
Use:Vehicular
Status:Only towers remain, since 1980 (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 163.1 meters (535 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 36.9 meters (121 feet)

Notes:

  • Deck and cables removed, 1980.

External Links:

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

1904: Desmons

Brignon, Gard, France - Gardon River
Bridgemeister ID:6982 (added 2022-04-03)
Year Completed:1904
Name:Desmons
Location:Brignon, Gard, France
Crossing:Gardon River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, October, 1907
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1904: Jons-Niévroz

Jons, Rhône and Niévroz, Ain, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:2033 (added 2006-04-23)
Year Completed:1904
Name:Jons-Niévroz
Location:Jons, Rhône and Niévroz, Ain, France
Crossing:Rhône River
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, 1940
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 200 meters (656.2 feet)

Notes:

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

1905: Saint-Martin

Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche, Ardèche and Aiguèze, Gard, France - Ardèche River
Bridgemeister ID:1523 (added 2004-10-10)
Year Completed:1905
Name:Saint-Martin
Location:Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche, Ardèche and Aiguèze, Gard, France
Crossing:Ardèche River
Coordinates:44.3007 N 4.567283 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2005)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:

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

1906: Montfrin

Montfrin, Gard, France - Gardon River
Bridgemeister ID:7275 (added 2022-07-22)
Year Completed:1906
Name:Montfrin
Location:Montfrin, Gard, France
Crossing:Gardon River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Main Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1906: Trellins

Vinay vicinity, Isère, France - Isère River
Bridgemeister ID:1423 (added 2004-07-17)
Year Completed:1906
Name:Trellins
Location:Vinay vicinity, Isère, France
Crossing:Isère River
Coordinates:45.19536 N 5.42482 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular
Status:Derelict (last checked: 2009)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 146.6 meters (481 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 25.3 meters (83 feet)

Notes:

  • 2022: Still standing, but suspenders and deck have been removed.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle.

1909: Brest Transporter

Brest, Finistère, France
Bridgemeister ID:996 (added 2003-11-16)
Year Completed:1909
Name:Brest Transporter
Location:Brest, Finistère, France
Use:Transporter
Status:Removed, 1947
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 109 meters (357.6 feet)

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1910: Bouchemaine

Bouchemaine, Maine-et-Loire, France - Maine River
Bridgemeister ID:1324 (added 2004-04-26)
Year Completed:1910
Name:Bouchemaine
Location:Bouchemaine, Maine-et-Loire, France
Crossing:Maine River
Coordinates:47.420130 N 0.608157 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, 1944
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1
Side Spans:2

Notes:

  • Note the interesting stay and suspender arrangement in image. The side spans and much of the center span appear to be supported by stays. Only the center portion of the main span appears to be supported by verticle suspenders.
  • Replaced by 1951 Bouchemaine - Bouchemaine, Maine-et-Loire, France.
Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1910: La Feuillée

Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, France - Saône River
Bridgemeister ID:6424 (added 2021-08-10)
Year Completed:1910
Name:La Feuillée
Location:Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, France
Crossing:Saône River
Coordinates:45.766389 N 4.829081 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:PQL
Use:Footbridge
Status:Destroyed, 1944
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1911: Massena

Saint-Blaise, Alpes-Maritimes, France
Bridgemeister ID:7202 (added 2022-07-05)
Year Completed:1911
Name:Massena
Location:Saint-Blaise, Alpes-Maritimes, France
Coordinates:43.822410 N 7.241796 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, 1944
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle.

1911: Pessac-sur-Dordogne

Pessac-sur-Dordogne, Gironde and Dordogne, France - Dordogne River
Bridgemeister ID:2333 (added 2007-07-09)
Year Completed:1911
Name:Pessac-sur-Dordogne
Location:Pessac-sur-Dordogne, Gironde and Dordogne, France
Crossing:Dordogne River
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire

Notes:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1912: Groslée

Groslée, Ain and Brangues, Isère, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:1536 (added 2004-10-31)
Year Completed:1912
Name:Groslée
Location:Groslée, Ain and Brangues, Isère, France
Crossing:Rhône River
Coordinates:45.712333 N 5.548533 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Ferdinand Arnodin
References:BPF
Use:Vehicular, with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 177 meters (580.7 feet) estimated

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1912: Miret

Saint-Denis-lès-Martel, Lot, France - Dordogne River
Bridgemeister ID:1986 (added 2005-12-02)
Year Completed:1912
Name:Miret
Also Known As:Mezels
Location:Saint-Denis-lès-Martel, Lot, France
Crossing:Dordogne River
Coordinates:44.927380 N 1.670215 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 140 meters (459.3 feet)

Notes:

  • Possibly completed 1914, not 1912.
  • In vicinity of Mezels and Floirac.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1913: Desmons

Brignon, Gard, France - Gardon River
Bridgemeister ID:6983 (added 2022-04-03)
Year Completed:1913
Name:Desmons
Location:Brignon, Gard, France
Crossing:Gardon River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Demolished, March, 1989
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1914: Verdalle

Verdalle, Ayssenes vicinity, Aveyron, France - Tarn River
Bridgemeister ID:3164 (added 2019-11-03)
Year Completed:1914
Name:Verdalle
Location:Verdalle, Ayssenes vicinity, Aveyron, France
Crossing:Tarn River
Coordinates:44.058557 N 2.788122 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 101 meters (331.4 feet) estimated

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1915: (suspension bridge)

Esbly and Isles-lès-Villenoy, Seine-et-Marne, France - Marne River
Bridgemeister ID:8086 (added 2023-12-25)
Year Completed:1915
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Esbly and Isles-lès-Villenoy, Seine-et-Marne, France
Crossing:Marne River
Coordinates:48.911917 N 2.815222 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Temporary footbridge or pipeline bridge (or both) built after the destruction of the vehicular bridge at this location during WWI in 1914. Likely in service until a replacement bridge was completed in 1922.
Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1920: Les Andelys

Les Andelys, Eure, France - Seine River
Bridgemeister ID:1597 (added 2005-02-06)
Year Completed:1920
Name:Les Andelys
Location:Les Andelys, Eure, France
Crossing:Seine River
Coordinates:49.236737 N 1.399657 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Ferdinand Arnodin
Use:Vehicular
Status:Demolished, June 9, 1940
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Completed in 1914 but not opened until 1920.
  • The present-day Les Andelys bridge appears to have been constructed on the same piers as this predecessor.
  • Demolished in June 1940 by the French army to slow advancing German troops during WWII.
  • At former location of 1838 Les Andelys - Les Andelys, Eure, France. The 1920 bridge was not an immediate replacement. A stone arch bridge replaced the 1838 suspension bridge destroyed in 1870. The arch bridge was replaced by this (1920) suspension bridge.
  • Replaced by 1947 Les Andelys - Les Andelys, Eure, France.
Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1921: St. Marien

St. Marien, Budelière vicinity, Évaux-les-Bains and Budelière, Creuse, France - Tardes River
Bridgemeister ID:1159 (added 2004-01-18)
Year Completed:1921
Name:St. Marien
Location:St. Marien, Budelière vicinity, Évaux-les-Bains and Budelière, Creuse, France
Crossing:Tardes River
Coordinates:46.233320 N 2.508124 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2017)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Located just before the Tardes flows into the Cher. Sometimes noted as near Evaux-les-Bains.
Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1923: Blagnac

Blagnac, Haute-Garonne, France - Garonne River
Bridgemeister ID:2959 (added 2019-10-06)
Year Completed:1923
Name:Blagnac
Location:Blagnac, Haute-Garonne, France
Crossing:Garonne River
Coordinates:43.624930 N 1.401531 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced, 1983
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Spans:3

Notes:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1924: Saint-Leu

Saint-Leu-d'Esserent, Oise, France - Oise River
Bridgemeister ID:1947 (added 2005-11-04)
Year Completed:1924
Name:Saint-Leu
Location:Saint-Leu-d'Esserent, Oise, France
Crossing:Oise River
Coordinates:49.213680 N 2.422861 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular (two-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1924: Villemur-sur-Tarn

Villemur-sur-Tarn, Haute-Garonne, France - Tarn River
Bridgemeister ID:1851 (added 2005-07-16)
Year Completed:1924
Name:Villemur-sur-Tarn
Location:Villemur-sur-Tarn, Haute-Garonne, France
Crossing:Tarn River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, 1930
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

Notes:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1925: Luzancy

Luzancy, Seine-et-Marne, France - Marne River
Bridgemeister ID:4920 (added 2020-07-26)
Year Completed:1925
Name:Luzancy
Location:Luzancy, Seine-et-Marne, France
Crossing:Marne River
References:AAJ, PTS2
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed
Main Cables:Reinforced Concrete
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1925: Térénez

Landévennec vicinity and Rosnoen vicinity, Finistère, France - Aulne River
Bridgemeister ID:1912 (added 2005-10-08)
Year Completed:1925
Name:Térénez
Location:Landévennec vicinity and Rosnoen vicinity, Finistère, France
Crossing:Aulne River
Coordinates:48.269120 N 4.262766 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, 1944
Main Cables:Wire
Main Span:1 x 272 meters (892.4 feet)

Notes:

External Links:

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

1926: Laon

Laon, Aisne, France
Bridgemeister ID:8219 (added 2024-02-06)
Year Completed:1926
Name:Laon
Location:Laon, Aisne, France
Coordinates:49.571000 N 3.635639 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:PTS2
Use:Vehicular
Status:In use (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:Reinforced Concrete
Suspended Spans:2
Side Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1926: Oiselay

Sorgues, Vaucluse, France
Bridgemeister ID:7273 (added 2022-07-22)
Year Completed:1926
Name:Oiselay
Location:Sorgues, Vaucluse, France
Coordinates:44.023850 N 4.843694 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Closed (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 151 meters (495.4 feet) estimated

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1927: Briollay

Briollay, Maine-et-Loire, France - Sarthe River
Bridgemeister ID:6700 (added 2021-10-03)
Year Completed:1927
Name:Briollay
Location:Briollay, Maine-et-Loire, France
Crossing:Sarthe River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire

Notes:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1927: Chartrouse

Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:4846 (added 2020-07-11)
Year Completed:1927
Name:Chartrouse
Location:Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
Crossing:Rhône River
At or Near Feature:Lône des Pilotes
Coordinates:43.463752 N 4.743590 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:


1927: Jargeau

Jargeau and Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel, Loiret, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:6805 (added 2021-11-21)
Year Completed:1927
Name:Jargeau
Also Known As:Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel
Location:Jargeau and Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel, Loiret, France
Crossing:Loire River
Coordinates:47.868650 N 2.124035 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced, 1965
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1927: Montjean-sur-Loire

Montjean-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:1602 (added 2005-02-06)
Year Completed:1927
Name:Montjean-sur-Loire
Location:Montjean-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, France
Crossing:Loire River
Coordinates:47.395958 N 0.858340 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ, PTS2
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, 1936
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:6
Main Spans:4
Side Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1927: Port à l'Anglais

Alfortville and Vitry-sur-Seine, Val-de-Marne, France - Seine River
Bridgemeister ID:1114 (added 2004-01-05)
Year Completed:1927
Name:Port à l'Anglais
Location:Alfortville and Vitry-sur-Seine, Val-de-Marne, France
Crossing:Seine River
Coordinates:48.797333 N 2.41875 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ, BC3, BPF, PTS2
Use:Vehicular (three-lane), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 124 meters (406.8 feet)
Side Spans:1 x 54 meters (177.2 feet),
1 x 52 meters (170.6 feet)
Deck width:40 feet

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1928: Saint-Hubert

Port Saint-Hubert, Plouër-sur-Rance vicinity and La Ville-es-Nonais, Côtes-d'Armor, France - Rance River
Bridgemeister ID:1492 (added 2004-09-19)
Year Completed:1928
Name:Saint-Hubert
Location:Port Saint-Hubert, Plouër-sur-Rance vicinity and La Ville-es-Nonais, Côtes-d'Armor, France
Crossing:Rance River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, 1944
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

External Links:

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

1928: Tarassac

St. Martin-de-l'Arcon vicinity, Hérault, France - Orb River
Bridgemeister ID:1449 (added 2004-07-31)
Year Completed:1928
Name:Tarassac
Location:St. Martin-de-l'Arcon vicinity, Hérault, France
Crossing:Orb River
Coordinates:43.564766 N 2.974529 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:BC3
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 104.2 meters (342 feet)

Notes:

External Links:

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

Bridgemeister ID:2004 (added 2005-12-26)
Year Completed:1928
Name:Volonne
Location:Volonne, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France
Crossing:Durance River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, 1944

Notes:

External Links:


1930: Capens

Capens, Haute-Garonne, France - Garonne River
Bridgemeister ID:6742 (added 2021-10-23)
Year Completed:1930
Name:Capens
Location:Capens, Haute-Garonne, France
Crossing:Garonne River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1

Notes:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1930: Layrac-sur-Tarn

Layrac-sur-Tarn, Haute-Garonne, France - Tarn River
Bridgemeister ID:7184 (added 2022-07-02)
Year Completed:1930
Name:Layrac-sur-Tarn
Location:Layrac-sur-Tarn, Haute-Garonne, France
Crossing:Tarn River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1

Notes:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1930: Le Guétin

Le Guétin, Cuffy vicinity, Cher and Gimouille, Nièvre, France - Allier River
Bridgemeister ID:2844 (added 2005-03-19)
Year Completed:1930
Name:Le Guétin
Location:Le Guétin, Cuffy vicinity, Cher and Gimouille, Nièvre, France
Crossing:Allier River
Coordinates:46.947881 N 3.073013 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:5
Main Spans:5

Notes:

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

1930: Riscle

Riscle, Gers, France - Adour River
Bridgemeister ID:7316 (added 2022-08-28)
Year Completed:1930
Name:Riscle
Location:Riscle, Gers, France
Crossing:Adour River
Coordinates:43.663878 N 0.081895 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, 1944
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1931: Cavaillon

Cavaillon, Vaucluse and Bouches-du-Rhône, France - Durance River
Bridgemeister ID:1013 (added 2003-11-22)
Year Completed:1931
Name:Cavaillon
Location:Cavaillon, Vaucluse and Bouches-du-Rhône, France
Crossing:Durance River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, 1944
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

External Links:

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

1931: Châtillon-sur-Loire

Châtillon-sur-Loire, Loiret, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:1018 (added 2003-11-22)
Year Completed:1931
Name:Châtillon-sur-Loire
Location:Châtillon-sur-Loire, Loiret, France
Crossing:Loire River
Coordinates:47.598786 N 2.761769 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, June, 1940
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:4
Main Spans:4

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1931: Feneyrols

Feneyrols, Tarn-et-Garonne, France - Aveyron River
Bridgemeister ID:1551 (added 2004-11-13)
Year Completed:1931
Name:Feneyrols
Location:Feneyrols, Tarn-et-Garonne, France
Crossing:Aveyron River
Coordinates:44.129389 N 1.819662 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 86 meters (282.2 feet) estimated

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1931: Saint-Pierre

Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, France - Garonne River
Bridgemeister ID:2049 (added 2006-05-21)
Year Completed:1931
Name:Saint-Pierre
Location:Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, France
Crossing:Garonne River
Coordinates:43.602833 N 1.435199 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Demolished, 1986
Main Cables:Wire

Notes:

External Links:

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

1931: Saint-Sulpice

Saint-Sulpice-la-Pointe, Tarn, France - Agout River
Bridgemeister ID:7489 (added 2022-12-30)
Year Completed:1931
Name:Saint-Sulpice
Location:Saint-Sulpice-la-Pointe, Tarn, France
Crossing:Agout River
Coordinates:43.777048 N 1.686685 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular, with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1931: Teil

Le Teil, Ardèche and Montélimar, Drôme, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:1549 (added 2004-11-13)
Year Completed:1931
Name:Teil
Location:Le Teil, Ardèche and Montélimar, Drôme, France
Crossing:Rhône River
Coordinates:44.5519 N 4.692617 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ, BPF
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2005)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 235 meters (771 feet)

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1931: Verdun-sur-Garonne

Verdun-sur-Garonne, Tarn-et-Garonne, France - Garonne River
Bridgemeister ID:2347 (added 2007-08-18)
Year Completed:1931
Name:Verdun-sur-Garonne
Location:Verdun-sur-Garonne, Tarn-et-Garonne, France
Crossing:Garonne River
Coordinates:43.854713 N 1.242315 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced, 2010
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1931: Vicq-sur-Gartempe

Vicq-sur-Gartempe, Vienne, France - Gartempe River
Bridgemeister ID:3997 (added 2020-03-27)
Year Completed:1931
Name:Vicq-sur-Gartempe
Location:Vicq-sur-Gartempe, Vienne, France
Crossing:Gartempe River
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced, 1989
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1932: Bonneuil-Matours

Bonneuil-Matours, Vienne, France - Vienne River
Bridgemeister ID:2356 (added 2007-08-19)
Year Completed:1932
Name:Bonneuil-Matours
Location:Bonneuil-Matours, Vienne, France
Crossing:Vienne River
Coordinates:46.681758 N 0.575535 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular (two-lane)
Status:Closed, January 4, 2021 (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • 2021, January: Closed for replacement of deck and suspension system.
  • 2021: While undergoing reconstruction, one of the piers settles abnormally.
  • 2022, September: Work expected to be completed in November 2023.
  • At former location of Bonneuil-Matours - Bonneuil-Matours, Vienne, France. Unclear if the newer bridge was a direct replacement.
Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1932: Gennes

Gennes and Les Rosiers-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:1173 (added 2004-01-23)
Year Completed:1932
Name:Gennes
Location:Gennes and Les Rosiers-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, France
Crossing:Loire River
Coordinates:47.345895 N 0.230081 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, 1940

Notes:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1932: Gué de Senac

Les Peintures and Chamadelle, Gironde, France - Dronne River
Bridgemeister ID:7850 (added 2023-09-09)
Year Completed:1932
Name:Gué de Senac
Location:Les Peintures and Chamadelle, Gironde, France
Crossing:Dronne River
Coordinates:45.078922 N 0.087016 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Demolished, 2011
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1932: Les Rosiers-sur-Loire

Les Rosiers-sur-Loire and Gennes, Maine-et-Loire, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:6763 (added 2021-10-25)
Year Completed:1932
Name:Les Rosiers-sur-Loire
Location:Les Rosiers-sur-Loire and Gennes, Maine-et-Loire, France
Crossing:Loire River
Coordinates:47.348253 N 0.227990 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, 1940
Main Cables:Wire
Main Span:1

Notes:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1932: Marmande

Marmande, Lot-et-Garonne, France - Garonne River
Bridgemeister ID:1604 (added 2005-02-06)
Year Completed:1932
Name:Marmande
Also Known As:Renaud Jean
Location:Marmande, Lot-et-Garonne, France
Crossing:Garonne River
Coordinates:44.498957 N 0.155951 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

External Links:

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

1932: Poujol

Le Poujol-sur-Orb, Lamalou-les-Bains vicinity, Hérault, France - Orb River
Bridgemeister ID:4546 (added 2020-05-30)
Year Completed:1932
Name:Poujol
Location:Le Poujol-sur-Orb, Lamalou-les-Bains vicinity, Hérault, France
Crossing:Orb River
Coordinates:43.575381 N 3.063561 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 114.5 meters (375.7 feet) estimated

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1932: Villebrumier

Villebrumier, Tarn-et-Garonne, France - Tarn River
Bridgemeister ID:1708 (added 2005-03-30)
Year Completed:1932
Name:Villebrumier
Location:Villebrumier, Tarn-et-Garonne, France
Crossing:Tarn River
Coordinates:43.903905 N 1.453091 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1932: Villemur-sur-Tarn

Villemur-sur-Tarn, Haute-Garonne, France - Tarn River
Bridgemeister ID:1852 (added 2005-07-16)
Year Completed:1932
Name:Villemur-sur-Tarn
Location:Villemur-sur-Tarn, Haute-Garonne, France
Crossing:Tarn River
Coordinates:43.862459 N 1.505214 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2016)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

External Links:

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

1932: Viterbe

Viterbe, Saint-Paul-Cap-de-Joux vicinity and Brazis, Tarn, France - Agout River
Bridgemeister ID:2312 (added 2007-05-03)
Year Completed:1932
Name:Viterbe
Location:Viterbe, Saint-Paul-Cap-de-Joux vicinity and Brazis, Tarn, France
Crossing:Agout River
Coordinates:43.67635 N 1.93136 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Suspended Spans:1

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1933: Lamagistère

Lamagistère, Tarn-et-Garonne, France - Garonne River
Bridgemeister ID:2963 (added 2019-10-06)
Year Completed:1933
Name:Lamagistère
Location:Lamagistère, Tarn-et-Garonne, France
Crossing:Garonne River
Coordinates:44.123552 N 0.819466 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:2
Main Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1933: Mont-Olympe

Charleville-Mézières, Ardennes, France - Meuse River
Bridgemeister ID:1052 (added 2003-12-08)
Year Completed:1933
Name:Mont-Olympe
Location:Charleville-Mézières, Ardennes, France
Crossing:Meuse River
Coordinates:49.776650 N 4.722679 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:3
Main Spans:2
Side Span:1

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1933: Pertuiset

Pertuiset, Firminy vicinity, Loire, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:1166 (added 2004-01-19)
Year Completed:1933
Name:Pertuiset
Location:Pertuiset, Firminy vicinity, Loire, France
Crossing:Loire River
Coordinates:45.408785 N 4.248029 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Demolished, 1990
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg

1933: Sablons

Sablons, Isère and Serrières, Ardèche, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:891 (added 2003-09-06)
Year Completed:1933
Name:Sablons
Location:Sablons, Isère and Serrières, Ardèche, France
Crossing:Rhône River
Status:Destroyed, 1944

Notes:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1933: Veurey

Veurey-Voroize, Isère, France - Isère River
Bridgemeister ID:4881 (added 2020-07-18)
Year Completed:1933
Name:Veurey
Location:Veurey-Voroize, Isère, France
Crossing:Isère River
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

Notes:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1934: Tonnay-Charente

Tonnay-Charente, Charente-Maritime, France - Charente River
Bridgemeister ID:7338 (added 2022-09-04)
Year Completed:1934
Name:Tonnay-Charente
Location:Tonnay-Charente, Charente-Maritime, France
Crossing:Charente River
Coordinates:45.939992 N 0.886099 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Restricted to foot traffic
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1 x 90 meters (295.3 feet)
Side Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1935: Chaumont-sur-Loire

Chaumont-sur-Loire and Onzain, Loir-et-Cher, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:6719 (added 2021-10-16)
Year Completed:1935
Name:Chaumont-sur-Loire
Location:Chaumont-sur-Loire and Onzain, Loir-et-Cher, France
Crossing:Loire River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, 1940
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Spans:6

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1935: Châteauneuf-sur-Loire

Châteauneuf-sur-Loire, Loiret, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:6790 (added 2021-10-30)
Year Completed:1935
Name:Châteauneuf-sur-Loire
Location:Châteauneuf-sur-Loire, Loiret, France
Crossing:Loire River
Coordinates:47.858608 N 2.223392 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, June 17, 1940
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:5
Main Spans:5

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1935: Condrieu

Condrieu, Rhône and Les Roches-de-Condrieu, Isère, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:1494 (added 2004-09-19)
Year Completed:1935
Name:Condrieu
Location:Condrieu, Rhône and Les Roches-de-Condrieu, Isère, France
Crossing:Rhône River
Coordinates:45.45655 N 4.768722 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular (two-lane), with walkway
Status:Destroyed, June 1940
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:2
Main Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1935: Devèze

Thérondels vicinity, Aveyron and Paulhenc, Cantal, France - Lac de Sarrans
Bridgemeister ID:2321 (added 2007-05-05)
Year Completed:1935
Name:Devèze
Also Known As:Laussac
Location:Thérondels vicinity, Aveyron and Paulhenc, Cantal, France
Crossing:Lac de Sarrans
At or Near Feature:Presqu'île De Laussac
Coordinates:44.861586 N 2.769710 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1935: La Réole

La Réole, Gironde, France - Garonne River
Bridgemeister ID:1769 (added 2005-04-22)
Year Completed:1935
Name:La Réole
Also Known As:Rouergue
Location:La Réole, Gironde, France
Crossing:Garonne River
Coordinates:44.578853 N 0.034028 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

External Links:

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

1935: Mirabeau

Mirabeau, Vaucluse and Bouches-du-Rhône, France - Durance River
Bridgemeister ID:900 (added 2003-09-07)
Year Completed:1935
Name:Mirabeau
Location:Mirabeau, Vaucluse and Bouches-du-Rhône, France
Crossing:Durance River
Principals:Auguste Rey
References:BPF
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced, 1991
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 175 meters (574.1 feet)
Deck width:8 meters

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1935: Mirepoix-sur-Tarn

Mirepoix-sur-Tarn, Haute-Garonne, France - Tarn River
Bridgemeister ID:3196 (added 2019-11-10)
Year Completed:1935
Name:Mirepoix-sur-Tarn
Location:Mirepoix-sur-Tarn, Haute-Garonne, France
Crossing:Tarn River
Coordinates:43.811976 N 1.571879 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane)
Status:Collapsed, November 18, 2019
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 152 meters (498.7 feet)

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle


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