Suspension Bridges of Loiret
This is a list of all 14 bridges from the suspension bridge inventory for Loiret in France. Wherever you see a Bridgemeister ID number click it to isolate the bridge on its own page.
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1834: Jargeau
Jargeau and Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel, Loiret, France - Loire River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 1042 (added 2003-12-06) |
| Year Completed: | 1834 |
| Name: | Jargeau |
| Also Known As: | Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel |
| Location: | Jargeau and Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel, Loiret, France |
| Crossing: | Loire River |
| Coordinates: | 47.869886 N 2.124662 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Replaced, 1927 |
| Main Cables: | Chain (iron) |
| Main Spans: | 5 x 54 meters (177.2 feet) |
Notes:
- 1847: Partially reconstructed.
- 1870: Partially destroyed during Franco-Prussian War.
- 1872: Repairs completed and bridge reopened.
- Replaced by 1927 Jargeau (Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel) - Jargeau and Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel, Loiret, France.
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1836: Meung-sur-Loire
Meung-sur-Loire, Loiret, France - Loire River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 1537 (added 2004-10-31) |
| Year Completed: | 1836 |
| Name: | Meung-sur-Loire |
| Location: | Meung-sur-Loire, Loiret, France |
| Crossing: | Loire River |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Destroyed, June, 1940 |
| Main Cables: | Wire (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 4 |
| Main Spans: | 4 |
Notes:
- 1872-1874: Bridge is partially rebuilt.
- 1925: Bridge undergoes heavy reconstruction, keeping the original piers, pillars, and abutments, but with modifications.
- 1935: Suspension system is reinforced.
- 1940: Destroyed June, 1940.
- Replaced by 1948 Meung-sur-Loire - Meung-sur-Loire, Loiret, France.
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1836: Sully-sur-Loire
Sully-sur-Loire and Saint-Père-sur-Loire, Loiret, France - Loire River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 7851 (added 2023-09-09) |
| Year Completed: | 1836 |
| Name: | Sully-sur-Loire |
| Location: | Sully-sur-Loire and Saint-Père-sur-Loire, Loiret, France |
| Crossing: | Loire River |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Destroyed, 1856 |
| Main Cables: | Wire (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 3 |
| Main Span: | 1 |
| Side Spans: | 2 |
Notes:
- 1856: Heavily damaged by flood.
- Replaced by 1859 Sully-sur-Loire - Sully-sur-Loire and Saint-Père-sur-Loire, Loiret, France.
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1841: Châteauneuf-sur-Loire
Châteauneuf-sur-Loire, Loiret, France - Loire River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 1016 (added 2003-11-22) |
| Year Completed: | 1841 |
| Name: | Châteauneuf-sur-Loire |
| Location: | Châteauneuf-sur-Loire, Loiret, France |
| Crossing: | Loire River |
| Coordinates: | 47.857889 N 2.223417 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | Seguin Brothers |
| References: | AAJ |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Replaced |
| Main Cables: | Wire (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 5 |
| Main Spans: | 5 |
Notes:
- 1870: Heavily damaged during Franco-Prussian war.
- 1872: Repairs completed.
- Replaced by 1935 Châteauneuf-sur-Loire - Châteauneuf-sur-Loire, Loiret, France.
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1841: Châtillon-sur-Loire
Châtillon-sur-Loire, Loiret, France - Loire River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 1017 (added 2003-11-22) |
| Year Completed: | 1841 |
| Name: | Châtillon-sur-Loire |
| Location: | Châtillon-sur-Loire, Loiret, France |
| Crossing: | Loire River |
| Principals: | Marc Seguin |
| References: | AAJ |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Replaced, 1931 |
| Main Cables: | Wire (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 4 |
| Main Spans: | 2 x 92 meters (301.8 feet), 2 x 76 meters (249.3 feet) |
Notes:
- Destroyed by flood 1846, rebuilt 1848, damaged by flood 1856, rebuilt 1857.
- Replaced by 1931 Châtillon-sur-Loire - Châtillon-sur-Loire, Loiret, France. Built on same piers.
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1859: Sully-sur-Loire
Sully-sur-Loire and Saint-Père-sur-Loire, Loiret, France - Loire River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 1709 (added 2005-03-30) |
| Year Completed: | 1859 |
| Name: | Sully-sur-Loire |
| Location: | Sully-sur-Loire and Saint-Père-sur-Loire, Loiret, France |
| Crossing: | Loire River |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Collapsed, 1985 |
| Main Cables: | Chain (iron) |
| Main Spans: | 3 |
| Side Spans: | 2 |
Notes:
- 1859: The former three-span Sully-sur-Loire suspension bridge, heavily damaged by flood in 1856, is replaced with a suspension bridge having at least five suspended spans.
- 1933: Refurbished.
- 1940, June 18: Destroyed to slow advancing German troops.
- 1943: Repaired.
- 1944: Bombed by allied forces.
- 1947: Rebuilt.
- 1985, January 16: Collapsed.
- Replaced 1836 Sully-sur-Loire - Sully-sur-Loire and Saint-Père-sur-Loire, Loiret, France.
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1902: Bonny-sur-Loire
Bonny-sur-Loire and Beaulieu-sur-Loire, Loiret, France - Loire River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 1178 (added 2004-01-24) |
| Year Completed: | 1902 |
| Name: | Bonny-sur-Loire |
| Location: | Bonny-sur-Loire and Beaulieu-sur-Loire, Loiret, France |
| Crossing: | Loire River |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Replaced |
| Main Cables: | Wire |
| Suspended Spans: | 3 |
| Main Spans: | 3 |
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1927: Jargeau
Jargeau and Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel, Loiret, France - Loire River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 6805 (added 2021-11-21) |
| Year Completed: | 1927 |
| Name: | Jargeau |
| Also Known As: | Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel |
| Location: | Jargeau and Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel, Loiret, France |
| Crossing: | Loire River |
| Coordinates: | 47.868650 N 2.124035 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Replaced, 1965 |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
Notes:
- 1937: Strengthened.
- 1940: Partially destroyed to slow advancing German troops.
- 1943: Repairs completed and bridge reopened.
- 1944: Partially destroyed.
- 1944-1945: Repaired and reopened.
- 1965: Closed and replaced due to concerns about deteriorating main cable strength.
- Replaced 1834 Jargeau (Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel) - Jargeau and Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel, Loiret, France.
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1931: Châtillon-sur-Loire
Châtillon-sur-Loire, Loiret, France - Loire River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 1018 (added 2003-11-22) |
| Year Completed: | 1931 |
| Name: | Châtillon-sur-Loire |
| Location: | Châtillon-sur-Loire, Loiret, France |
| Crossing: | Loire River |
| Coordinates: | 47.598786 N 2.761769 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Destroyed, June, 1940 |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 4 |
| Main Spans: | 4 |
Notes:
- Replaced 1841 Châtillon-sur-Loire - Châtillon-sur-Loire, Loiret, France.
- Replaced by 1951 Châtillon-sur-Loire - Châtillon-sur-Loire, Loiret, France.
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1935: Châteauneuf-sur-Loire
Châteauneuf-sur-Loire, Loiret, France - Loire River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 6790 (added 2021-10-30) |
| Year Completed: | 1935 |
| Name: | Châteauneuf-sur-Loire |
| Location: | Châteauneuf-sur-Loire, Loiret, France |
| Crossing: | Loire River |
| Coordinates: | 47.858608 N 2.223392 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Destroyed, June 17, 1940 |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 5 |
| Main Spans: | 5 |
Notes:
- 1940, June 17: Destroyed to slow advancing German troops.
- Replaced 1841 Châteauneuf-sur-Loire - Châteauneuf-sur-Loire, Loiret, France.
- Replaced by 1946 Châteauneuf-sur-Loire - Châteauneuf-sur-Loire, Loiret, France.
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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:
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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