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

1858: Thoirette

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

Notes:

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

External Links:

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

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