Pont de Cheviré

The Pont de Cheviré stretches 1,563 meters across the Loire River with a central steel span measuring 242 meters and two concrete access viaducts.

Construction of this infrastructure project began in 1986 under Mayor Michel Chauty's mandate and the bridge opened to traffic on April 27, 1991.

The bridge design by Philippe Fraleu addressed three requirements: passage of the Belem sailing ship, height limits for Nantes airport, and different geological conditions.

The bridge carries more than 100,000 vehicles daily on six lanes, with speed limits set at 70 kilometers per hour since July 2013.

Teams perform regular maintenance in 1,500 meters of technical galleries beneath the roadway to remove debris and protect metal structures from pigeon droppings.

Location: Nantes

Inception: 1986

Architects: Philippe Fraleu

Official opening: April 27, 1991

Height: 52 m

Length: 1,563 m

Longest Span: 242 m

Made from material: steel, prestressed concrete

GPS coordinates: 47.19280,-1.61333

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45