Where is the Pont Jacques Chaban Delmas?
BordeauxPont Jacques Chaban Delmas / Location
The Pont Jacques Chaban-Delmas is a vertical-lift bridge over the Garonne in Bordeaux, France. It was inaugurated on 16 March 2013 by President François Hollande and Alain Juppé, mayor of Bordeaux. Its main span is 110 m (361 ft) long. As of 2013, it is the longest vertical-lift bridge in Europe.
What is the name of the type of bridge in Bordeaux?
Pont de Pierre is a road and tram bridge across the River Garonne, in the center of Bordeaux. It connects Cours Victor Hugo, on the left bank, with Avenue Thiers on the right side of the river. Pont de Pierre translates to ‘stone bridge’ in English.
When was the Pont Jacques Chaban Delmas built?
2009Pont Jacques Chaban Delmas / Construction started
What type of bridge is the Pont Jacques Chaban Delmas?
Vertical-lift bridgePont Jacques Chaban Delmas / Bridge typeA vertical-lift bridge or just lift bridge is a type of movable bridge in which a span rises vertically while remaining parallel with the deck.
The vertical lift offers several benefits over other movable bridges such as the bascule and swing-span bridges. Wikipedia
Who built the stone bridge in Bordeaux?
It is 487 m (1,598 ft) in length and 19 m (62 ft) wide….
| Pont de pierre (Bordeaux) | |
|---|---|
| Architect | Claude Deschamps |
| Structural engineer | Jean-Baptiste Basilide Billaudel |
| Main contractor | Compagnie du pont de Bordeaux (since 1818) |
When was the Pont de Pierre built?
1819Pont de Pierre / Construction started
Why was the Pont de Pierre built?
First bridge spanning the Garonne River at Bordeaux From Crossing the Garonne river, the Pont de Pierre or “stone bridge” was the first to span this expanse of river in Bordeaux. Constructed as late as the 19th century, at the demands of Napoleon, it posed an architectural challenge due to strong river currents.