This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1927: Jargeau
Jargeau and Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel, Loiret, France - Loire River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 6805 (added 2021-11-21) |
| Year Completed: | 1927 |
| Name: | Jargeau |
| Also Known As: | Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel |
| Location: | Jargeau and Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel, Loiret, France |
| Crossing: | Loire River |
| Coordinates: | 47.868650 N 2.124035 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Replaced, 1965 |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
Notes:
- 1937: Strengthened.
- 1940: Partially destroyed to slow advancing German troops.
- 1943: Repairs completed and bridge reopened.
- 1944: Partially destroyed.
- 1944-1945: Repaired and reopened.
- 1965: Closed and replaced due to concerns about deteriorating main cable strength.
- Replaced 1834 Jargeau (Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel) - Jargeau and Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel, Loiret, France.
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