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

1829: Palais de Justice

Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, France - Saône River
Bridgemeister ID:546 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1829
Name:Palais de Justice
Location:Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, France
Crossing:Saône River
Principals:Seguin Brothers
References:PQL
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced, 1972
Main Cables:Wire (iron)

Notes:

  • Damaged by flood, 1840. Rebuilt. Bombed, 1944. Repaired, 1945. Location now occupied by a cable-stayed footbridge, completed 1986.

External Links:

Photograph, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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