This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1840: Gotteron
Fribourg, Switzerland - Sarine River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 398 (added before 2003) |
| Year Completed: | 1840 |
| Name: | Gotteron |
| Location: | Fribourg, Switzerland |
| Crossing: | Sarine River |
| Principals: | Joseph Chaley |
| References: | AAJ, GHD, PTS2 |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Removed |
| Main Cables: | Wire (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 220 meters (721.8 feet) |
Notes:
- 1919, May 9: An overloaded truck carrying logs causes the failure of several suspenders and collapse of a large section of the deck.
- Near 1834 Zaehringen (Grand Pont Suspendu) - Fribourg, Switzerland.
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