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General Information

Name in local language: Pont de Caronte
Beginning of works: 1908
Completion: 1915
Status: in use

Project Type

Awards and Distinctions

Location

Location: , , ,
Crosses:
  • Caronte Canal
Part of:
Coordinates: 43° 24' 6.18" N    5° 1' 29.81" E
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Technical Information

Dimensions

total length 943 m
span lengths 8 x 82.50 m - 2 x 57 m - 2 x 51 m
number of spans 10
length of movable spans 2 x 57 m
piers pier height max. 18.5 m

Materials

truss steel
pier masonry

Chronology

September 1944

Swing spans are dynamited by the German army.

July 1946

Temporary structure allows re-opening of the railroad line.

October 1952
— December 1954

Swing bridge rebuilt by the same firm that built the original bridge.

Participants

Initial construction (1908-1915)
Contractor
Reconstruction (1952-1954)
Contractor

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  • About this
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  • Structure-ID
    20001428
  • Published on:
    22/04/2001
  • Last updated on:
    22/09/2022
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