This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1941: Saint-Denis-de-Pile
Saint-Denis-de-Pile and Bonzac, Gironde, France - Isle River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 2962 (added 2019-10-06) |
| Year Completed: | 1941 |
| Name: | Saint-Denis-de-Pile |
| Location: | Saint-Denis-de-Pile and Bonzac, Gironde, France |
| Crossing: | Isle River |
| Coordinates: | 44.993221 N 0.207261 W |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| References: | AAJ |
| Use: | Vehicular (two-lane) |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2019) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Notes:
- 1931, June 3, 1931: Deck and hangers fail during load testing when a truck hits a cable. Ten people die in the accident.
- 1935: Construction starts on a replacement bridge.
- Replaced Saint-Denis-de-Pile - Saint-Denis-de-Pile and Bonzac, Gironde, France.
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