This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1829: Beaucaire
Beaucaire, Gard and Tarascon, Bouches-du-Rhône, France - Rhône River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 626 (added 2003-01-20) |
| Year Completed: | 1829 |
| Name: | Beaucaire |
| Location: | Beaucaire, Gard and Tarascon, Bouches-du-Rhône, France |
| Crossing: | Rhône River |
| Principals: | Jules Seguin, Joseph Chaley |
| References: | AAJ, ASB, GHD, PTS2 |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Destroyed, August 6, 1944 |
| Main Cables: | Wire (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 4 |
| Main Spans: | 2 x 120 meters (393.72 feet) |
| Side Spans: | 2 x 93.6 meters (307.1 feet) |
Notes:
- 1887: Flooring failed.
- 1944: Bombed by Allied Forces, August 6.
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