This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1839: Roche-Bernard
La Roche-Bernard, Morbihan, France - Vilaine River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 1027 (added 2003-11-22) |
| Year Completed: | 1839 |
| Name: | Roche-Bernard |
| Location: | La Roche-Bernard, Morbihan, France |
| Crossing: | Vilaine River |
| Principals: | P. Leblanc |
| References: | AAJ, HBE, PTS2 |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Replaced, 1911 |
| Main Cables: | Wire (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 198 meters (649.6 feet) |
Notes:
- Wrecked by wind 1852, rebuilt, damaged 1866, 1869, 1870, and 1871. After the 1871 repairs, it was restricted to foot traffic. It was replaced in 1911 by an arch. Approaches extant (next to the later suspension bridge), 2004.
- Next to 1960 Roche-Bernard - La Roche-Bernard, Morbihan, France.
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