Montjean-sur-Loire Suspension Bridges
This is an image set within the Bridgemeister collection.
| Bridge: | Montjean-sur-Loire Suspension Bridges |
| Location: | Montjean-sur-Loire, France - Loire River |
| Coordinates and Maps: | See related inventory record(s). |
| Image Set Contributor: | Jochem Hollestelle |
| Related Suspension Bridge Inventory: | 1840 Montjean-sur-Loire - Montjean-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, France 1927 Montjean-sur-Loire - Montjean-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, France 1938 Montjean-sur-Loire - Montjean-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, France 1949 Montjean-sur-Loire - Montjean-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, France |
| Related Image Lists: | All from Jochem Hollestelle All in France All Vehicular Suspension Bridges |
| Credit: | Postcards, collection of Jochem Hollestelle. |
Jochem's postcards illustrate much of the suspension bridge history at this location.
Likely the original Montjean-sur-Loire suspension bridge with some strengthening modifications.
The bridge as reconstructed in 1927.
The partial collapse, caused by wind, in 1935.
Flood wrecks the already collapsed bridge, 1936.
The replacement bridge, completed 1938. This bridge was destroyed in 1940.
The new bridge, completed 1949.
