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

1839: Thoissey

Thoissey, Ain and Dracé, Rhône, France - Saône River
Bridgemeister ID:5643 (added 2020-12-30)
Year Completed:1839
Name:Thoissey
Location:Thoissey, Ain and Dracé, Rhône, France
Crossing:Saône River
Coordinates:46.165206 N 4.789349 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:2
Main Spans:2

Notes:

  • Various sources suggest completed 1837-1839. The bridge may have initially failed upon its completion in 1837 and then opened in 1839.
Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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