Saint-Mathurin-sur-Loire Suspension Bridge
This is an image set within the Bridgemeister collection.
| Bridge: | Saint-Mathurin-sur-Loire Suspension Bridge |
| Location: | Saint-Mathurin-sur-Loire, France - Loire River |
| Coordinates and Maps: | See related inventory record(s). |
| Image Set Contributor: | Jochem Hollestelle |
| Related Suspension Bridge Inventory: | 1847 Saint-Mathurin-sur-Loire - Saint-Mathurin-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, France |
| Related Image Lists: | All from Jochem Hollestelle All in France All Vehicular Suspension Bridges |
| Credit: | Postcards, collection of Jochem Hollestelle. |
Translation: Acceptance tests for the new suspension bridge (February 9, 1927). 1st test: Load of 160 tonnes per span made up of 20 trucks ballasted with sand and each weighing 8 tonnes. (Note the slight sagging of the loaded span). 2. test: Concentrated overload of 2 axles running abreast, each loaded with six tonnes. Reconstruction carried out by the G. ARNODIN, G. LEJNEKUGEL & LECOQ establishments in Châteauneuf sur-Loire."
Jochem notes this bridge was destroyed June 18, 1940 by the French one hour before the arrival of German troops.
