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

1824: Delessert

Passy, Paris, France
Bridgemeister ID:3250 (added 2019-11-16)
Year Completed:1824
Name:Delessert
Location:Passy, Paris, France
Principals:Benjamin Delessert
References:GHD
Status:Removed
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 52 meters (170.6 feet)

Notes:

  • GHD describes the interesting hybrid chain and cable suspension system of this bridge. GHD also notes the commonly available lithograph image of the Delessert bridge is factually inaccurate showing a cable system similar to the 1823 Saint Antoine bridge, not resembing the actual cable system of the Delessert bridge.

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