This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1840: Mornay-sur-Allier
Mornay-sur-Allier, Cher and St-Pierre-le-Moûtier, Nièvre, France - Allier River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 2342 (added 2007-08-12) |
| Year Completed: | 1840 |
| Name: | Mornay-sur-Allier |
| Location: | Mornay-sur-Allier, Cher and St-Pierre-le-Moûtier, Nièvre, France |
| Crossing: | Allier River |
| Coordinates: | 46.815250 N 3.043606 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Replaced |
| Main Cables: | Wire (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 3 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 80 meters (262.5 feet) |
| Side Spans: | 2 x 67 meters (219.8 feet) |
Notes:
- This was the larger of two suspension bridges separated by a small island in the Allier River.
- Connects to 1840 Mornay-sur-Allier - Mornay-sur-Allier, Cher and St-Pierre-le-Moûtier, Nièvre, France which was the smaller of the two bridges at this location separated by a small island. When the larger suspension bridge was replaced in 1936, the smaller bridge was replaced with a non-suspension bridge.
- Replaced by 1936 Mornay-sur-Allier - Mornay-sur-Allier, Cher and St-Pierre-le-Moûtier, Nièvre, France.
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