This is an image set within the Bridgemeister collection.
Bridge: | Mornay-sur-Allier Suspension Bridges |
Location: | Mornay-sur-Allier, Cher and St-Pierre-le-Moûtier, Nièvre, France - Allier River |
Coordinates and Maps: | See related inventory record(s). |
Image Set Contributor: | Jochem Hollestelle |
Related Suspension Bridge Inventory: | 1840 Mornay-sur-Allier - Mornay-sur-Allier, Cher and St-Pierre-le-Moûtier, Nièvre, France 1840 Mornay-sur-Allier - Mornay-sur-Allier, Cher and St-Pierre-le-Moûtier, Nièvre, France 1936 Mornay-sur-Allier - Mornay-sur-Allier, Cher and St-Pierre-le-Moûtier, Nièvre, France |
Related Image Lists: | All from Jochem Hollestelle All in France All Vehicular Suspension Bridges |
Credit: | Postcards, collection of Jochem Hollestelle. |
In 1840 two suspension bridges were built at Mornay separated by a small island.
The larger of the two bridges having three suspended spans.
The 1840 suspension bridges were replaced in 1936. This bridge spanned the larger channel. The other suspension bridge was replaced with a non-suspension bridge.
The new bridge towers were constructed around the old towers.