This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.

1836: Fourchambault

Fourchambault, Nièvre and Cher, France - Loire River
Bridgemeister ID:1598 (added 2005-02-06)
Year Completed:1836
Name:Fourchambault
Location:Fourchambault, Nièvre and Cher, France
Crossing:Loire River
Coordinates:47.012339 N 3.073304 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, c. 1940's
Main Cables:Chain (iron)
Suspended Spans:6
Main Spans:6

Notes:

  • Dynamited in 1940 or 1941. Eventually replaced by a long low-lying truss bridge.
Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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