This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1834: Jargeau
Jargeau and Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel, Loiret, France - Loire River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 1042 (added 2003-12-06) |
| Year Completed: | 1834 |
| Name: | Jargeau |
| Also Known As: | Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel |
| Location: | Jargeau and Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel, Loiret, France |
| Crossing: | Loire River |
| Coordinates: | 47.869886 N 2.124662 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Replaced, 1927 |
| Main Cables: | Chain (iron) |
| Main Spans: | 5 x 54 meters (177.2 feet) |
Notes:
- 1847: Partially reconstructed.
- 1870: Partially destroyed during Franco-Prussian War.
- 1872: Repairs completed and bridge reopened.
- Replaced by 1927 Jargeau (Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel) - Jargeau and Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel, Loiret, France.
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