Suspension Bridges of Réunion
This is a list of all 4 bridges from the suspension bridge inventory for Réunion in France. Wherever you see a Bridgemeister ID number click it to isolate the bridge on its own page.
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1823: (suspension bridge)
Réunion, France - Sainte-Suzanne River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 1541 (added 2004-11-03) |
| Year Completed: | 1823 |
| Name: | (suspension bridge) |
| Location: | Réunion, France |
| Crossing: | Sainte-Suzanne River |
| Principals: | Marc Brunel |
| References: | AAJ, ASB, CAB |
| Use: | Vehicular (two-lane) |
| Main Cables: | Chain (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 2 |
| Main Spans: | 2 x 40.2 meters (131.75 feet) |
Notes:
- Réunion was known as "Isle of Bourbon" at this time.
- Built as part of same project as 1823 (suspension bridge) - Réunion, France.
| Bridgemeister ID: | 1542 (added 2004-11-03) |
| Year Completed: | 1823 |
| Name: | (suspension bridge) |
| Location: | Réunion, France |
| Crossing: | Mat River |
| Principals: | Marc Brunel |
| References: | AAJ, ASB, CAB, MOS |
| Use: | Vehicular (two-lane) |
| Main Cables: | Chain (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 40.2 meters (131.75 feet) |
Notes:
- Réunion was known as "Isle of Bourbon" at this time.
- MOS: "These bridges were designed by Mr. Brunel, and executed in England, near Sheffield, where they were put together in January, 1823, before being sent out to the Isle de Bourbon."
- Built as part of same project as 1823 (suspension bridge) - Réunion, France.
1889: Rivière de l'Est
Sainte Rose, Réunion, France - Rivière de l'Est
| Bridgemeister ID: | 992 (added 2003-11-16) |
| Year Completed: | 1889 |
| Name: | Rivière de l'Est |
| Also Known As: | River of the East |
| Location: | Sainte Rose, Réunion, France |
| Crossing: | Rivière de l'Est |
| Coordinates: | 21.125067 S 55.7484896 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | Ferdinand Arnodin |
| References: | PTS2 |
| Use: | Vehicular (one-lane) |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2019) |
| Main Cables: | Wire |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
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