This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1837: Cavaillon
Cavaillon, Vaucluse and Bouches-du-Rhône, France - Durance River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 1012 (added 2003-11-21) |
| Year Completed: | 1837 |
| Name: | Cavaillon |
| Location: | Cavaillon, Vaucluse and Bouches-du-Rhône, France |
| Crossing: | Durance River |
| Principals: | Jules Seguin |
| References: | AAJ |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Replaced |
| Main Cables: | Wire (iron) |
Notes:
- Destroyed by flood 1838, rebuilt 1840, wrecked by wind 1850, rebuilt 1851, damaged by floods 1886, rebuilt 1887, rebuilt 1914.
- Replaced by 1931 Cavaillon - Cavaillon, Vaucluse and Bouches-du-Rhône, France.
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