La Balme Suspension Bridge

This is an image set within the Bridgemeister collection.

Bridge:La Balme Suspension Bridge
Location:La Balme, Savoie and Virignin, Ain, France - Rhône River
Image Set Contributor:Jochem Hollestelle
Related Suspension Bridge Inventory:1837 La Balme - La Balme, Savoie and Virignin, Ain, France
Related Image Lists:All from Jochem Hollestelle
All in France
All Vehicular Suspension Bridges
Credit:Postcards, collection of Jochem Hollestelle.

Postmarked in 1901.

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This concrete arch bridge replaced the suspension bridge in 1913. The old suspension bridge tower is visible on the left side of the image. The arch bridge was destroyed during WWII and replaced in 1946.

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