Pont des Trois-Continents

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Pont des Trois-Continents, Cable-stayed bridge in Nantes, France.

The Pont des Trois-Continents extends 273 meters across the Loire River, connecting the Isle of Nantes with the southern district of Rezé.

The construction of this modern bridge began in 1993 and reached completion in 1995, requiring an investment of 275 million French francs.

The bridge name references Nantes' maritime heritage and its historical trade connections with Africa, the Americas, and Europe through its port.

The structure spans 21.88 meters in width and features three sections measuring 74.35, 123.9, and 74.35 meters respectively for vehicle traffic.

The bridge incorporates 5,105 cubic meters of concrete and 757 tons of passive steel in its box-girder design with variable thickness from 3 to 7 meters.

Location: Nantes

Height: 6 m

Length: 273 m

GPS coordinates: 47.19790,-1.56190

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:46

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