This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1836: Meung-sur-Loire
Meung-sur-Loire, Loiret, France - Loire River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 1537 (added 2004-10-31) |
| Year Completed: | 1836 |
| Name: | Meung-sur-Loire |
| Location: | Meung-sur-Loire, Loiret, France |
| Crossing: | Loire River |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Destroyed, June, 1940 |
| Main Cables: | Wire (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 4 |
| Main Spans: | 4 |
Notes:
- 1872-1874: Bridge is partially rebuilt.
- 1925: Bridge undergoes heavy reconstruction, keeping the original piers, pillars, and abutments, but with modifications.
- 1935: Suspension system is reinforced.
- 1940: Destroyed June, 1940.
- Replaced by 1948 Meung-sur-Loire - Meung-sur-Loire, Loiret, France.
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