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1833: Leopoldus II

Poggio a Cajano, Florence vicinity, Tuscany, Italy - Ombrone River
Bridgemeister ID:1030 (added 2003-11-30)
Year Completed:1833
Name:Leopoldus II
Location:Poggio a Cajano, Florence vicinity, Tuscany, Italy
Crossing:Ombrone River
Coordinates:43.824854 N 11.047510 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Alessandro Manetti
References:RLE
Use:Vehicular
Status:Only towers remain, since September, 1944 (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Main Span:1 x 34.89 meters (114.5 feet)

Notes:

  • Destroyed September, 1944. Towers extant, 2003.
  • RLE: "probably very first wire suspension bridge in Italy."
  • A modern footbridge was installed on the original piers, likely in the 2010s.

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