George V Bridge, Orléans
George V Bridge, Orléans Pont George-V | |
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Carries | Motor Vehicles, tram |
Crosses | Loire |
Locale | Orleans |
Characteristics | |
Design | Arch Bridge |
Material | stone |
Total length | 325m |
Width | 15.20m |
Longest span | 32.5m |
History | |
Architect | Jean Hupeau |
Designer | Jean Cadet Limay |
Engineering design by | John Pint John Rondel, Robert Soyer |
Construction begin | 1751 |
Construction end | 1763 |
The George V Bridge is a road and tram bridge that crosses the Loire in Orléans, France. It is an arched masonry bridge spanning a distance of 325 m. Designed by Jean Hupeau, it was built between 1751 to 1760, at the request of Daniel-Charles Trudaine, administrator and civil engineer.
Coordinates: 47°53′48″N 1°54′15″E / 47.89667°N 1.90417°E
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