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

1853: Saint-Georges

Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, France - Saône River
Bridgemeister ID:552 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1853
Name:Saint-Georges
Also Known As:Sala
Location:Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, France
Crossing:Saône River
Coordinates:45.757117 N 4.82615 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ, BPF, PQL
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 75 meters (246.1 feet)

Notes:

  • Destroyed 1944, rebuilt same year. Reconstructed 1999.

External Links:

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

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