Suspension Bridges of France (401-500 of 696)


This is a list of bridges 401 through 500 (of 696 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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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

1935: Remoulins

Remoulins, Gard, France - Gardon River
Bridgemeister ID:4910 (added 2020-07-19)
Year Completed:1935
Name:Remoulins
Location:Remoulins, Gard, France
Crossing:Gardon River
Coordinates:43.937978 N 4.556684 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

Notes:

  • Remnants of this bridge are preserved in a car park at the eastern end of the present day (2020s) Pont de Remoulins.
  • Replaced 1830 Remoulins - Remoulins, Gard, France. The later bridge appears to have been built on an alignment about 175 meters north of the 1830 bridge.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1935: Tréboul

Thérondels vicinity, Aveyron and Sainte-Marie, Cantal, France - Lac de Sarrans
Bridgemeister ID:1989 (added 2005-12-02)
Year Completed:1935
Name:Tréboul
Location:Thérondels vicinity, Aveyron and Sainte-Marie, Cantal, France
Crossing:Lac de Sarrans
Coordinates:44.872780 N 2.867253 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2014)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

External Links:

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

1936: Mornay-sur-Allier

Mornay-sur-Allier, Cher and St-Pierre-le-Moûtier, Nièvre, France - Allier River
Bridgemeister ID:1550 (added 2004-11-13)
Year Completed:1936
Name:Mornay-sur-Allier
Location:Mornay-sur-Allier, Cher and St-Pierre-le-Moûtier, Nièvre, France
Crossing:Allier River
Coordinates:46.815265 N 3.043460 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:BPF
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed, circa 1970s
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 80 meters (262.5 feet)
Side Spans:1 x 67.57 meters (221.7 feet),
1 x 64.27 meters (210.9 feet)

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1936: Saint-Didier-sous-Aubenas

Saint-Didier-sous-Aubenas, Ardèche, France - Ardèche River
Bridgemeister ID:2930 (added 2019-09-16)
Year Completed:1936
Name:Saint-Didier-sous-Aubenas
Location:Saint-Didier-sous-Aubenas, Ardèche, France
Crossing:Ardèche River
Coordinates:44.604219 N 4.419136 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane)
Status:Collapsed, 1995
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

Notes:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1937: Aiguilly

Roanne vicinity and Vougy vicinity, Loire, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:1567 (added 2004-11-28)
Year Completed:1937
Name:Aiguilly
Location:Roanne vicinity and Vougy vicinity, Loire, France
Crossing:Loire River
References:AAJ, BPF
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, 1940
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 135 meters (442.9 feet)

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1937: Lacq

Lacq and Abidos, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France - Ousse River
Bridgemeister ID:7968 (added 2023-11-25)
Year Completed:1937
Name:Lacq
Location:Lacq and Abidos, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France
Crossing:Ousse River
Coordinates:43.404111 N 0.624083 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 77 meters (252.6 feet) estimated

Notes:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1937: Langeais

Langeais, Indre-et-Loire, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:1029 (added 2003-11-30)
Year Completed:1937
Name:Langeais
Location:Langeais, Indre-et-Loire, France
Crossing:Loire River
Coordinates:47.319667 N 0.404217 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ, BPF
Use:Vehicular (two-lane), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:5
Main Spans:3 x 90 meters (295.29 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 45 meters (147.64 feet)

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by Bruce and Suzie Holbrook Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle Photo by Guillaume Delaunay

1938: Assat

Assat and Narcastet, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France - Ousse
Bridgemeister ID:4687 (added 2020-06-20)
Year Completed:1938
Name:Assat
Location:Assat and Narcastet, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France
Crossing:Ousse
Coordinates:43.244390 N 0.308003 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1938: Montjean-sur-Loire

Montjean-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:6422 (added 2021-08-09)
Year Completed:1938
Name:Montjean-sur-Loire
Location:Montjean-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, France
Crossing:Loire River
Coordinates:47.392675 N 0.860650 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, June, 1940
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:6
Main Spans:4
Side Spans:2

Notes:

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

1938: Roquefort-sur-Garonne

Fourc and Roquefort-sur-Garonne, Haute-Garonne, France - Salat River
Bridgemeister ID:7399 (added 2022-12-03)
Year Completed:1938
Name:Roquefort-sur-Garonne
Location:Fourc and Roquefort-sur-Garonne, Haute-Garonne, France
Crossing:Salat River
Coordinates:43.158060 N 0.968714 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 67 meters (219.8 feet) estimated

Notes:


1938: Saint-Gilles

Saint-Gilles-du-Gard, Gard, France - Petit Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:6743 (added 2021-10-23)
Year Completed:1938
Name:Saint-Gilles
Location:Saint-Gilles-du-Gard, Gard, France
Crossing:Petit Rhône River
Coordinates:43.665675 N 4.452997 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced, 1985
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1938: Saula

Lafrançaise, Tarn-et-Garonne, France - Tarn River
Bridgemeister ID:7185 (added 2022-07-02)
Year Completed:1938
Name:Saula
Location:Lafrançaise, Tarn-et-Garonne, France
Crossing:Tarn River
Coordinates:44.113997 N 1.247532 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 120 meters (393.7 feet) estimated

Notes:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1939: Manosque

Manosque, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France - Durance River
Bridgemeister ID:897 (added 2003-09-07)
Year Completed:1939
Name:Manosque
Location:Manosque, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France
Crossing:Durance River
Coordinates:43.8047 N 5.8238 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:Replaced, 2019
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1939: Saint-Jean-de-Blaignac

Saint-Jean-de-Blaignac and Lavagnac, Gironde, France - Dordogne River
Bridgemeister ID:7336 (added 2022-09-03)
Year Completed:1939
Name:Saint-Jean-de-Blaignac
Location:Saint-Jean-de-Blaignac and Lavagnac, Gironde, France
Crossing:Dordogne River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed
Suspended Spans:3
Main Spans:3

Notes:

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

1941: Belleperche

Cordes-Tolosannes, Tarn-et-Garonne, France - Garonne River
Bridgemeister ID:3193 (added 2019-11-10)
Year Completed:1941
Name:Belleperche
Location:Cordes-Tolosannes, Tarn-et-Garonne, France
Crossing:Garonne River
Coordinates:43.995616 N 1.125695 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 150 meters (492.1 feet)

Notes:

External Links:


1941: Carennac

Carennac, Lot, France - Dordogne River
Bridgemeister ID:3067 (added 2019-10-26)
Year Completed:1941
Name:Carennac
Location:Carennac, Lot, France
Crossing:Dordogne River
Coordinates:44.915186 N 1.743939 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 134 meters (439.6 feet) estimated

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1941: Rangiport

Épône and Gargenville, Yvelines, France - Seine River
Bridgemeister ID:6421 (added 2021-07-31)
Year Completed:1941
Name:Rangiport
Location:Épône and Gargenville, Yvelines, France
Crossing:Seine River
At or Near Feature:Île de Rangiport
Coordinates:48.971502 N 1.808905 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Removed, c. 1965
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

Notes:

  • Large temporary footbridge built on the piers of the arch bridge destroyed in 1941. This was likely two separate, similar suspension bridges crossing the channels on both sides of Rangiport Island.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1941: Saint-Denis-de-Pile

Saint-Denis-de-Pile and Bonzac, Gironde, France - Isle River
Bridgemeister ID:2962 (added 2019-10-06)
Year Completed:1941
Name:Saint-Denis-de-Pile
Location:Saint-Denis-de-Pile and Bonzac, Gironde, France
Crossing:Isle River
Coordinates:44.993221 N 0.207261 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ
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

1943: Izeron

Izeron and Saint-Sauveur, Isère, France - Isère River
Bridgemeister ID:7160 (added 2022-06-25)
Year Completed:1943
Name:Izeron
Location:Izeron and Saint-Sauveur, Isère, France
Crossing:Isère River
Coordinates:45.154525 N 5.364199 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Demolished, 2013
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 166 meters (544.6 feet)

Notes:


1945: Aiguilly

Roanne vicinity and Vougy vicinity, Loire, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:4923 (added 2020-07-26)
Year Completed:1945
Name:Aiguilly
Location:Roanne vicinity and Vougy vicinity, Loire, France
Crossing:Loire River
Use:Vehicular
Status:Demolished, 1982
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 135 meters (442.9 feet)

Notes:

External Links:


1945: College

Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:6423 (added 2021-08-09)
Year Completed:1945
Name:College
Also Known As:Collège
Location:Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, France
Crossing:Rhône River
Coordinates:45.765661 N 4.840563 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:BPF, PQL
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 109.7 meters (359.9 feet)
Side Spans:2

Notes:

Photo by David Denenberg

1945: Saint-Esprit

Pont-Saint-Esprit, Gard and Mondragon, Vaucluse, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:8139 (added 2024-01-20)
Year Completed:1945
Name:Saint-Esprit
Location:Pont-Saint-Esprit, Gard and Mondragon, Vaucluse, France
Crossing:Rhône River
Coordinates:44.258917 N 4.650833 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced, 1954
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • This suspension span replaced one arch of the Saint-Espirit bridge that had been destroyed in 1944 during WWII. It was replaced by a new concrete arch in 1954.

External Links:

Postcards, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1945: Triel-sur-Seine

Triel-sur-Seine and Vernouillet, Yvelines, France - Seine River
Bridgemeister ID:7810 (added 2023-09-01)
Year Completed:1945
Name:Triel-sur-Seine
Location:Triel-sur-Seine and Vernouillet, Yvelines, France
Crossing:Seine River
Coordinates:48.978374 N 2.001012 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Replaced, 1956
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1
Side Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1946: Boran

Boran-sur-Oise, Oise, France - Oise River
Bridgemeister ID:6952 (added 2022-02-13)
Year Completed:1946
Name:Boran
Location:Boran-sur-Oise, Oise, France
Crossing:Oise River
Coordinates:49.168337 N 2.366662 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular, with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2017)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1

Notes:

External Links:


1946: Châteauneuf-sur-Loire

Châteauneuf-sur-Loire, Loiret, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:1015 (added 2003-11-22)
Year Completed:1946
Name:Châteauneuf-sur-Loire
Location:Châteauneuf-sur-Loire, Loiret, France
Crossing:Loire River
Coordinates:47.8581 N 2.22345 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:5
Main Spans:2 x 49.15 meters (161.3 feet),
3 x 59.5 meters (195.2 feet)
Deck width:7 meters

Notes:

External Links:

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

1947: Grésin

Bellegarde-sur-Valserine vicinity, Ain and Haute-Savoie, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:1003 (added 2003-11-18)
Year Completed:1947
Name:Grésin
Location:Bellegarde-sur-Valserine vicinity, Ain and Haute-Savoie, France
Crossing:Rhône River
Coordinates:46.085407 N 5.861124 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2018)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:


1947: Jean Jacquet

Rivesaltes, Pyrénées-Orientales, France - Agly River
Bridgemeister ID:2467 (added 2008-12-19)
Year Completed:1947
Name:Jean Jacquet
Also Known As:Jacquet
Location:Rivesaltes, Pyrénées-Orientales, France
Crossing:Agly River
Coordinates:42.771912 N 2.871446 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1
Side Spans:2

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1947: Les Andelys

Les Andelys, Eure, France - Seine River
Bridgemeister ID:456 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1947
Name:Les Andelys
Location:Les Andelys, Eure, France
Crossing:Seine River
Coordinates:49.236625 N 1.398946 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:BPF
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 146 meters (479 feet)

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1948: Chalonnes

Chalonnes-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:1014 (added 2003-11-22)
Year Completed:1948
Name:Chalonnes
Location:Chalonnes-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, France
Crossing:Loire River
Coordinates:47.354367 N 0.761583 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 109.65 meters (359.7 feet)

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1948: Ennery

Ennery and Hauconcourt, Maizières-lès-Metz vicinity, Moselle, France - Moselle/Mosel River
Bridgemeister ID:2377 (added 2007-10-14)
Year Completed:1948
Name:Ennery
Location:Ennery and Hauconcourt, Maizières-lès-Metz vicinity, Moselle, France
Crossing:Moselle/Mosel River
Coordinates:49.223593 N 6.197988 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed, 2012-2014
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1
Side Spans:2

Notes:

  • Removed, c. 2012-2014. Replaced with a non-suspension bridge in 2014.

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1948: Gennes

Gennes and Les Rosiers-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:1174 (added 2004-01-23)
Year Completed:1948
Name:Gennes
Location:Gennes and Les Rosiers-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, France
Crossing:Loire River
Coordinates:47.345283 N 0.230567 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2005)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1
Side Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1948: Les Rosiers-sur-Loire

Les Rosiers-sur-Loire and Gennes, Maine-et-Loire, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:1534 (added 2004-10-31)
Year Completed:1948
Name:Les Rosiers-sur-Loire
Location:Les Rosiers-sur-Loire and Gennes, Maine-et-Loire, France
Crossing:Loire River
Coordinates:47.348533 N 0.2277 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2005)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1
Side Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1948: Meung-sur-Loire

Meung-sur-Loire, Loiret, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:1175 (added 2004-01-23)
Year Completed:1948
Name:Meung-sur-Loire
Location:Meung-sur-Loire, Loiret, France
Crossing:Loire River
Coordinates:47.822517 N 1.7026 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:4
Main Spans:2 x 74 meters (242.8 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 70.5 meters (231.3 feet)

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1949: (footbridge)

Valence, Drôme and Guilherand-Granges, Ardèche, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:6517 (added 2021-08-27)
Year Completed:1949
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Valence, Drôme and Guilherand-Granges, Ardèche, France
Crossing:Rhône River
Coordinates:44.931773 N 4.883700 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Removed, 1960s
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Spans:2

Notes:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1949: Lacroix-Saint-Ouen

Lacroix-Saint-Ouen, Oise, France - Oise River
Bridgemeister ID:7082 (added 2022-05-28)
Year Completed:1949
Name:Lacroix-Saint-Ouen
Location:Lacroix-Saint-Ouen, Oise, France
Crossing:Oise River
Coordinates:49.352884 N 2.767171 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 65 meters (213.3 feet) estimated

Notes:

External Links:


1949: Montjean-sur-Loire

Montjean-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:1538 (added 2004-10-31)
Year Completed:1949
Name:Montjean-sur-Loire
Location:Montjean-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, France
Crossing:Loire River
Coordinates:47.393783 N 0.859783 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:6
Main Spans:4
Side Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

Bridgemeister ID:1491 (added 2004-09-19)
Year Completed:1949
Name:Volonne
Location:Volonne, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France
Crossing:Durance River
Coordinates:44.108633 N 6.00785 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane), with walkway
Status:Removed, c. 2006
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1950: (suspension bridge)

Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or, Métropole de Lyon, France
Bridgemeister ID:3214 (added 2019-11-11)
Year Completed:1950
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or, Métropole de Lyon, France
Coordinates:45.898758 N 4.794597 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2011)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1
Side Spans:2

External Links:


1950: Rognonas

Rognonas, Bouches-du-Rhône and Avignon, Vaucluse, France - Durance River
Bridgemeister ID:549 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1950
Name:Rognonas
Location:Rognonas, Bouches-du-Rhône and Avignon, Vaucluse, France
Crossing:Durance River
Coordinates:43.914624 N 4.808279 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:BC2, BPF
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 255 meters (836.6 feet)
Side Spans:2

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1950: Tournus

Tournus, Saône-et-Loire, France - Saône River
Bridgemeister ID:5659 (added 2021-01-01)
Year Completed:1950
Name:Tournus
Location:Tournus, Saône-et-Loire, France
Crossing:Saône River
Coordinates:46.564335 N 4.913185 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane)
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1
Side Spans:2

Notes:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1951: Bonny-sur-Loire

Bonny-sur-Loire and Beaulieu-sur-Loire, Loiret, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:1783 (added 2005-05-13)
Year Completed:1951
Name:Bonny-sur-Loire
Location:Bonny-sur-Loire and Beaulieu-sur-Loire, Loiret, France
Crossing:Loire River
Coordinates:47.5505 N 2.835633 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Spans:3 x 120 meters (393.7 feet)
Deck width:7.9 meters

Notes:

External Links:

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

1951: Bouchemaine

Bouchemaine, Maine-et-Loire, France - Maine River
Bridgemeister ID:1782 (added 2005-05-12)
Year Completed:1951
Name:Bouchemaine
Location:Bouchemaine, Maine-et-Loire, France
Crossing:Maine River
Coordinates:47.420383 N 0.608567 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1
Side Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1951: Brion

Roissard and Lavars, Isère, France - Ebron River
Bridgemeister ID:1805 (added 2005-05-19)
Year Completed:1951
Name:Brion
Location:Roissard and Lavars, Isère, France
Crossing:Ebron River
Coordinates:44.868143 N 5.670883 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1951: Châtillon-sur-Loire

Châtillon-sur-Loire, Loiret, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:1925 (added 2005-10-23)
Year Completed:1951
Name:Châtillon-sur-Loire
Location:Châtillon-sur-Loire, Loiret, France
Crossing:Loire River
Coordinates:47.597657 N 2.760439 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2005)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:4
Main Spans:2 x 92 meters (301.8 feet),
2 x 76 meters (249.3 feet)
Deck width:6.9 meters

Notes:

External Links:

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

1951: Sablons

Sablons, Isère and Serrières, Ardèche, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:892 (added 2003-09-06)
Year Completed:1951
Name:Sablons
Location:Sablons, Isère and Serrières, Ardèche, France
Crossing:Rhône River
Coordinates:45.318183 N 4.766867 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References: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 185 meters (607 feet)

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1951: Yenne

Yenne, Savoie and Ain, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:1969 (added 2005-11-26)
Year Completed:1951
Name:Yenne
Location:Yenne, Savoie and Ain, France
Crossing:Rhône River
Coordinates:45.705713 N 5.750965 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 106 meters (347.8 feet) estimated

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1952: François Baud

Morzine, Haute-Savoie, France
Bridgemeister ID:2447 (added 2008-04-23)
Year Completed:1952
Name:François Baud
Location:Morzine, Haute-Savoie, France
Coordinates:46.184141 N 6.704373 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1952: Pertuis

Pertuis, Vaucluse and Bouches-du-Rhône, France - Durance River
Bridgemeister ID:901 (added 2003-09-07)
Year Completed:1952
Name:Pertuis
Location:Pertuis, Vaucluse and Bouches-du-Rhône, France
Crossing:Durance River
Coordinates:43.66735 N 5.496117 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:Removed, 2013
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:2
Main Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1952: Térénez

Landévennec vicinity and Rosnoen vicinity, Finistère, France - Aulne River
Bridgemeister ID:1454 (added 2004-08-14)
Year Completed:1952
Name:Térénez
Location:Landévennec vicinity and Rosnoen vicinity, Finistère, France
Crossing:Aulne River
Coordinates:48.268980 N 4.262381 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:BPF
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:Removed, 2015
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 272 meters (892.4 feet)

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1953: Ancenis

Ancenis, Loire-Atlantique and Le Fourneau, Maine-et-Loire, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:1037 (added 2003-12-03)
Year Completed:1953
Name:Ancenis
Location:Ancenis, Loire-Atlantique and Le Fourneau, Maine-et-Loire, France
Crossing:Loire River
Coordinates:47.36195 N 1.176417 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:BPF
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles)
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 238 meters (780.8 feet)
Side Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1953: Guynemer

Elbeuf and Saint-Aubin-lès-Elbeuf, Seine-Maritime, France - Seine River
Bridgemeister ID:1518 (added 2004-10-10)
Year Completed:1953
Name:Guynemer
Location:Elbeuf and Saint-Aubin-lès-Elbeuf, Seine-Maritime, France
Crossing:Seine River
Coordinates:49.29415 N 1.00475 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2005)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 152 meters (498.7 feet)
Side Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1954: Varades

Varades, Loire-Atlantique and Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, Maine-et-Loire, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:1106 (added 2004-01-03)
Year Completed:1954
Name:Varades
Location:Varades, Loire-Atlantique and Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, Maine-et-Loire, France
Crossing:Loire River
Coordinates:47.36965 N 1.015717 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1
Side Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1954: Viviers

Viviers, Ardèche and Châteauneuf-Du-Rhône, Drôme, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:1545 (added 2004-11-05)
Year Completed:1954
Name:Viviers
Location:Viviers, Ardèche and Châteauneuf-Du-Rhône, Drôme, France
Crossing:Rhône River
Coordinates:44.481583 N 4.698717 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1
Side Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1955: Bessières

Bessières, Haute-Garonne, France - Tarn River
Bridgemeister ID:3197 (added 2019-11-10)
Year Completed:1955
Name:Bessières
Location:Bessières, Haute-Garonne, France
Crossing:Tarn River
Coordinates:43.801612 N 1.609436 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Baudin-Châteauneuf
Use:Vehicular (two-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 119.4 meters (391.7 feet) estimated

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1955: Buzet-sur-Tarn

Buzet-sur-Tarn, Haute-Garonne, France - Tarn River
Bridgemeister ID:6612 (added 2021-09-05)
Year Completed:1955
Name:Buzet-sur-Tarn
Location:Buzet-sur-Tarn, Haute-Garonne, France
Crossing:Tarn River
Coordinates:43.781136 N 1.634988 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Baudin Chateauneuf
Use:Vehicular (one-lane), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1955: Riscle

Riscle, Gers, France - Adour River
Bridgemeister ID:7315 (added 2022-08-28)
Year Completed:1955
Name:Riscle
Location:Riscle, Gers, France
Crossing:Adour River
Coordinates:43.663989 N 0.081795 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 102.5 meters (336.3 feet) estimated

Notes:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1956: Lorois

Plouhinec vicinity, Morbihan, France - Etel River
Bridgemeister ID:1080 (added 2003-12-29)
Year Completed:1956
Name:Lorois
Location:Plouhinec vicinity, Morbihan, France
Crossing:Etel River
Coordinates:47.675905 N 3.200095 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:BPF
Use:Vehicular (two-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 237 meters (777.6 feet)

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1956: Triel-sur-Seine

Triel-sur-Seine and Vernouillet, Yvelines, France - Seine River
Bridgemeister ID:1540 (added 2004-10-31)
Year Completed:1956
Name:Triel-sur-Seine
Location:Triel-sur-Seine and Vernouillet, Yvelines, France
Crossing:Seine River
Coordinates:48.978517 N 2.0015 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 105.5 meters (346.1 feet) estimated
Side Spans:2
Characteristics:Self-anchored

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1958: Gustave Toursier

Tournon-sur-Rhône, Ardèche and Tain-L'Hermitage, Drôme, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:1455 (added 2004-08-14)
Year Completed:1958
Name:Gustave Toursier
Location:Tournon-sur-Rhône, Ardèche and Tain-L'Hermitage, Drôme, France
Crossing:Rhône River
Coordinates:45.066638 N 4.840666 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 144 meters (472.4 feet) estimated
Side Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1959: Cosne-sur-Loire

Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire, Nièvre and Cher, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:1179 (added 2004-01-24)
Year Completed:1959
Name:Cosne-sur-Loire
Location:Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire, Nièvre and Cher, France
Crossing:Loire River
Coordinates:47.411367 N 2.921417 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2005)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 157 meters (515.1 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 63 meters (206.7 feet)
Deck width:9.5 meters

Notes:

External Links:

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

1959: Saint-Hubert

Port Saint-Hubert, Plouër-sur-Rance vicinity and La Ville-es-Nonais, Côtes-d'Armor, France - Rance River
Bridgemeister ID:1493 (added 2004-09-19)
Year Completed:1959
Name:Saint-Hubert
Location:Port Saint-Hubert, Plouër-sur-Rance vicinity and La Ville-es-Nonais, Côtes-d'Armor, France
Crossing:Rance River
Coordinates:48.535455 N 1.970929 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane, heavy vehicles), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1959: Tancarville

Tancarville, Seine-Maritime and Marais-Vernier, Eure, France - Seine River
Bridgemeister ID:460 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1959
Name:Tancarville
Location:Tancarville, Seine-Maritime and Marais-Vernier, Eure, France
Crossing:Seine River
Coordinates:49.47 N 0.467267 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AOB, BPF
Use:Vehicular (major highway), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 608 meters (1,994.8 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 176 meters (577.4 feet)
Deck width:12.5 meters

Notes:

  • Main cables replaced, 1999.

External Links:

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

1959: Vernaison

Vernaison and Solaize, Métropole de Lyon, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:1832 (added 2005-05-30)
Year Completed:1959
Name:Vernaison
Location:Vernaison and Solaize, Métropole de Lyon, France
Crossing:Rhône River
Coordinates:45.645621 N 4.816518 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1
Side Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:

Postcards, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1960: Roche-Bernard

La Roche-Bernard, Morbihan, France - Vilaine River
Bridgemeister ID:896 (added 2003-09-07)
Year Completed:1960
Name:Roche-Bernard
Location:La Roche-Bernard, Morbihan, France
Crossing:Vilaine River
Coordinates:47.524359 N 2.304873 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:BPF
Use:Vehicular (two-lane), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 244.8 meters (803.1 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 81 meters (265.7 feet)

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1961: Saint-Foy-la-Grande

Saint-Foy-la-Grande, Gironde and Port-Sainte-Foy-et-Ponchapt, Dordogne, France - Dordogne River
Bridgemeister ID:1970 (added 2005-11-26)
Year Completed:1961
Name:Saint-Foy-la-Grande
Location:Saint-Foy-la-Grande, Gironde and Port-Sainte-Foy-et-Ponchapt, Dordogne, France
Crossing:Dordogne River
Coordinates:44.840960 N 0.208675 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1
Side Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1963: Saint-Symphorien

Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:7840 (added 2023-09-03)
Year Completed:1963
Name:Saint-Symphorien
Location:Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France
Crossing:Loire River
At or Near Feature:l'Île Aucard
Coordinates:47.399002 N 0.693011 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Spans:3

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1963: Saint-Symphorien

Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:7841 (added 2023-09-03)
Year Completed:1963
Name:Saint-Symphorien
Location:Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France
Crossing:Loire River
At or Near Feature:l'Île Aucard
Coordinates:47.401695 N 0.693334 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:2
Main Spans:2

Notes:

External Links:


1964: Saint-Bachi Aqueduct

Rians, Var, France - Ruisseau de Saint-Bachi
Bridgemeister ID:4691 (added 2020-06-20)
Year Completed:1964
Name:Saint-Bachi Aqueduct
Location:Rians, Var, France
Crossing:Ruisseau de Saint-Bachi
Coordinates:43.613862 N 5.687426 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Aqueduct
Status:In use
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:


1967: Aquitaine

Bordeaux, Gironde, France - Garonne River
Bridgemeister ID:466 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1967
Name:Aquitaine
Location:Bordeaux, Gironde, France
Crossing:Garonne River
Coordinates:44.879916 N 0.537012 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:BPF
Use:Vehicular (major highway)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 394 meters (1,292.7 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 143 meters (469.2 feet)

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1985: Val-Joly

Eppe-Sauvage vicinity, Nord, France - Lac du Val-Joly
Bridgemeister ID:2137 (added 2006-10-28)
Year Completed:1985
Name:Val-Joly
Location:Eppe-Sauvage vicinity, Nord, France
Crossing:Lac du Val-Joly
Coordinates:50.122243 N 4.124874 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:


1991: Diable

Avrieux vicinity, Modane, Savoie, France - Arc River
Bridgemeister ID:1416 (added 2004-07-04)
Year Completed:1991
Name:Diable
Also Known As:Devil's
Location:Avrieux vicinity, Modane, Savoie, France
Crossing:Arc River
Coordinates:45.210240 N 6.738880 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 45 meters (147.6 feet)

Notes:

External Links:


2000: Chavanon Viaduct

Merlines, Corrèze and Messeix, Puy-de-Dôme, France - Chavanon Valley
Bridgemeister ID:509 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:2000
Name:Chavanon Viaduct
Location:Merlines, Corrèze and Messeix, Puy-de-Dôme, France
Crossing:Chavanon Valley
Coordinates:45.62404 N 2.479349 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:BPF
Use:Vehicular (major highway)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 300 meters (984.3 feet)

Notes:

  • Monocable across A-pylon towers.

External Links:


2001: (footbridge)

Sarreguemines, Moselle, France - Sarre River
Bridgemeister ID:1889 (added 2005-10-01)
Year Completed:2001
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Sarreguemines, Moselle, France
Crossing:Sarre River
Coordinates:49.110183 N 7.072017 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2017)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:2
Side Spans:2
Characteristics:Self-anchored

Notes:

  • Self-anchored. Inclined suspenders.

External Links:


2001: (footbridge)

Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France - Cher River
Bridgemeister ID:1019 (added 2003-11-22)
Year Completed:2001
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France
Crossing:Cher River
Coordinates:47.37155 N 0.682467 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Alain Spielmann
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2005)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Monocable from A-shaped towers.

External Links:

Photo by David Denenberg

Bridgemeister ID:1032 (added 2003-11-30)
Year Completed:2002
Name:Agen
Location:Agen, Lot-et-Garonne, France
Crossing:Garonne River
Coordinates:44.201950 N 0.608290 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 174.25 meters (571.7 feet)
Side Spans:1 x 29.5 meters (96.8 feet),
1 x 20.6 meters (67.6 feet)
Deck width:2.3 meters

Notes:

External Links:


2005: Poètes

Dole, Jura, France - Doubs River
Bridgemeister ID:4904 (added 2020-07-18)
Year Completed:2005
Name:Poètes
Location:Dole, Jura, France
Crossing:Doubs River
Coordinates:47.088697 N 5.498601 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:


2008: Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert

Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert, Loire, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:3232 (added 2019-11-15)
Year Completed:2008
Name:Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert
Also Known As:Grand
Location:Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert, Loire, France
Crossing:Loire River
Coordinates:45.516882 N 4.248869 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (four-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:


2009: Müller

Ivry-sur-Seine, Val-de-Marne, France
Bridgemeister ID:4912 (added 2020-07-19)
Year Completed:2009
Name:Müller
Location:Ivry-sur-Seine, Val-de-Marne, France
Coordinates:48.817871 N 2.388870 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:


2010: Verdun-sur-Garonne

Verdun-sur-Garonne, Tarn-et-Garonne, France - Garonne River
Bridgemeister ID:2939 (added 2019-09-23)
Year Completed:2010
Name:Verdun-sur-Garonne
Location:Verdun-sur-Garonne, Tarn-et-Garonne, France
Crossing:Garonne River
Coordinates:43.855042 N 1.243785 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (two-lane), with walkway
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Characteristics:Rocker towers

Notes:

External Links:


2013: Himalayenne

Rochemaure, Ardèche, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:6717 (added 2021-10-12)
Year Completed:2013
Name:Himalayenne
Also Known As:Rochemaure, Himalayan
Location:Rochemaure, Ardèche, France
Crossing:Rhône River
At or Near Feature:ViaRhôna Cycle Path
Coordinates:44.582660 N 4.711102 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

Notes:

External Links:


2013: Moulin

Vernosc-lès-Annonay, Ardèche, France - Cance River
Bridgemeister ID:3195 (added 2019-11-10)
Year Completed:2013
Name:Moulin
Location:Vernosc-lès-Annonay, Ardèche, France
Crossing:Cance River
Coordinates:45.210761 N 4.703166 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

External Links:


2013: Nelson Mandela

Décines-Charpieu, Métropole de Lyon, France - Jonage Canal
Bridgemeister ID:4918 (added 2020-07-26)
Year Completed:2013
Name:Nelson Mandela
Location:Décines-Charpieu, Métropole de Lyon, France
Crossing:Jonage Canal
At or Near Feature:Réservoir du Grand-Large
Coordinates:45.775461 N 4.953934 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:2
Side Spans:2

External Links:


2013: Rethel

Rethel, Ardennes, France - Aisne River
Bridgemeister ID:4558 (added 2020-06-01)
Year Completed:2013
Name:Rethel
Location:Rethel, Ardennes, France
Crossing:Aisne River
Coordinates:49.511419 N 4.356874 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 48 meters (157.5 feet) estimated

External Links:


2015: Nelson Mandela

Creil, Oise, France - Oise River
Bridgemeister ID:4914 (added 2020-07-19)
Year Completed:2015
Name:Nelson Mandela
Location:Creil, Oise, France
Crossing:Oise River
Coordinates:49.259205 N 2.466867 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:


2016: Sérignan

Sérignan, Béziers, Hérault, France - Orb River
Bridgemeister ID:7386 (added 2022-11-24)
Year Completed:2016
Name:Sérignan
Location:Sérignan, Béziers, Hérault, France
Crossing:Orb River
Coordinates:43.283630 N 3.282533 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:


2021: Virignin

La Balme, Savoie and Virignin, Ain, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:7575 (added 2023-04-21)
Year Completed:2021
Name:Virignin
Location:La Balme, Savoie and Virignin, Ain, France
Crossing:Rhône River
At or Near Feature:Véloroute ViaRhôna
Coordinates:45.710808 N 5.705120 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 164 meters (538.1 feet) estimated

(conveyor bridge)

Loisy, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France - Moselle/Mosel River
Bridgemeister ID:4716 (added 2020-06-26)
Name:(conveyor bridge)
Location:Loisy, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France
Crossing:Moselle/Mosel River
Coordinates:48.874604 N 6.095162 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Conveyor
Status:Extant (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:2
Main Spans:2 x 115 meters (377.3 feet) estimated

External Links:


(footbridge)

Auberives-en-Royans, Isère and Drôme, France - Bourne River
Bridgemeister ID:5564 (added 2020-12-19)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Auberives-en-Royans, Isère and Drôme, France
Crossing:Bourne River
Coordinates:45.055189 N 5.325440 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

(footbridge)

Aulnay, Châtenay-Malabry, Hauts-de-Seine, France
Bridgemeister ID:5576 (added 2020-12-20)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Aulnay, Châtenay-Malabry, Hauts-de-Seine, France
At or Near Feature:Arboretum de la Vallée aux Loups
Coordinates:48.771694 N 2.271225 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • This small garden footbridge appears to currently (2020) be aided by a substantial steel beam supporting the deck.
Postcard, collection of David Denenberg

(footbridge)

Aurec-sur-Loire, Haute-Loire, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:6806 (added 2021-11-21)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Aurec-sur-Loire, Haute-Loire, France
Crossing:Loire River
Coordinates:45.369532 N 4.197222 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1
Side Spans:2

Notes:


(footbridge)

Auzat-la-Combelle, Puy-de-Dôme, France
Bridgemeister ID:7538 (added 2023-01-22)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Auzat-la-Combelle, Puy-de-Dôme, France
Use:Footbridge
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Location known as Auzat-sur-Allier at the time the bridge was completed.
Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

(footbridge)

Avignonet, Isère, France - Drac River
Bridgemeister ID:8220 (added 2024-02-06)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Avignonet, Isère, France
Crossing:Drac River
At or Near Feature:Avignonet Hydroelectric Plant
Use:Footbridge
Main Span:1

Notes:

  • Exact location of this bridge is unclear, but likely in close proximity to the current (as of 2023) Drac River dam at Avignonet.
Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

(footbridge)

Île de Bercy and Île de Reuilly, Paris, France - Lac Daumesnil
Bridgemeister ID:7904 (added 2023-10-15)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Île de Bercy and Île de Reuilly, Paris, France
Crossing:Lac Daumesnil
Coordinates:48.831052 N 2.412569 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

(footbridge)

Île de Reuilly, Paris, France - Lac Daumesnil
Bridgemeister ID:7905 (added 2023-10-15)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Île de Reuilly, Paris, France
Crossing:Lac Daumesnil
Coordinates:48.829803 N 2.415193 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

(footbridge)

Coupvray, Seine-et-Marne, France - Chalifert Canal
Bridgemeister ID:1517 (added 2004-10-10)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Coupvray, Seine-et-Marne, France
Crossing:Chalifert Canal
Coordinates:48.896971 N 2.796701 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Freyssinet International
Use:Footbridge
Status:Extant (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 34 meters (111.5 feet)

External Links:


(footbridge)

Injoux-Génissiat, Ain and Franclens, Haute-Savoie, France - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:7403 (added 2022-12-03)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Injoux-Génissiat, Ain and Franclens, Haute-Savoie, France
Crossing:Rhône River
At or Near Feature:Barrage de Génissiat
Coordinates:46.050202 N 5.811581 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Likely built around 1946-1947 during construction of the Génissiat dam.
Postcard, Collection of Jochem Hollestelle

(footbridge)

Joué-lèz-Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France
Bridgemeister ID:7758 (added 2023-07-23)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Joué-lèz-Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France
Coordinates:47.335385 N 0.668899 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Coordinates provided appear to be the approximate vicinity of the bridge, crossing the north/south rail line.
Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

(footbridge)

Saint-Thibéry, Hérault, France - Hérault River
Bridgemeister ID:4555 (added 2020-06-01)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Saint-Thibéry, Hérault, France
Crossing:Hérault River
Coordinates:43.398414 N 3.422952 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Extant (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1
Side Spans:2

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

(footbridge)

Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, France - Canal de Brienne
Bridgemeister ID:4565 (added 2020-06-02)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, France
Crossing:Canal de Brienne
Coordinates:43.608793 N 1.423906 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2018)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:



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