This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.

Cannes Écluse

Cannes Écluse, Montereau-Fault-Yonne vicinity, Seine-et-Marne, France - Yonne River
Bridgemeister ID:2115 (added 2006-09-09)
Name:Cannes Écluse
Location:Cannes Écluse, Montereau-Fault-Yonne vicinity, Seine-et-Marne, France
Crossing:Yonne River
Coordinates:48.366889 N 2.984011 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Destroyed, June 14, 1940
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • There may have been another suspension bridge in the Montereau vicinity crossing the Seine. The bridge pictured here was definitely located at the indicated coordinates, crossing the Yonne.
  • Destroyed by French troops to slow the progression of the German army.
Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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