This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1839: Basse-Chaîne
Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France - Maine River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 993 (added 2003-11-16) |
| Year Completed: | 1839 |
| Name: | Basse-Chaîne |
| Also Known As: | Angers |
| Location: | Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France |
| Crossing: | Maine River |
| Principals: | Joseph Chaley |
| References: | AAJ, GHD, HBE, PTS2 |
| Status: | Collapsed, 1850 |
| Main Cables: | Wire (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 102 meters (334.66 feet) |
| Deck width: | 23.62 feet |
Notes:
- Collapsed under weight of maching troops, April 16, 1850, killing more than 200 soldiers. Collapse precipitated French virtual moratorium on suspension bridge building bringing to a close the prolific era of French wire cable suspension bridges.
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