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