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

1846: Mallemort

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

Notes:

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

External Links:

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

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