This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1937: Langeais
Langeais, Indre-et-Loire, France - Loire River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 1029 (added 2003-11-30) |
| Year Completed: | 1937 |
| Name: | Langeais |
| Location: | Langeais, Indre-et-Loire, France |
| Crossing: | Loire River |
| Coordinates: | 47.319667 N 0.404217 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| References: | AAJ, BPF |
| Use: | Vehicular (two-lane), with walkway |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2021) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 5 |
| Main Spans: | 3 x 90 meters (295.29 feet) |
| Side Spans: | 2 x 45 meters (147.64 feet) |
Notes:
- 1940: Deck collapsed.
- 1946: Repaired, but carrying just a footbridge.
- 1950: Rebuilt as a vehicular bridge.
- 1983: Reinforced to support heavier traffic.
- Replaced 1849 Langeais - Langeais, Indre-et-Loire, France.
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