Ponts de Cubzac

The Ponts de Cubzac stretches 1,545 meters across the Dordogne River, featuring nine sets of columns that support eight interconnected metal deck sections.

Engineer Gustave Eiffel directed the construction of this wrought iron bridge from 1879 to 1883, replacing an earlier suspension bridge damaged by storms.

The bridge's cathedral-style arches and navigation markers combine industrial engineering with maritime traditions along the Dordogne River transportation route.

The 2017 renovation added dedicated lanes for pedestrians and cyclists, creating safer passage across the bridge while maintaining vehicle traffic flow.

German forces partially destroyed the bridge during World War II, leading to its reconstruction from 1946 to 1948 with commemorative plaques marking this event.

Location: Cubzac-les-Ponts

Inception: 1879

Architects: Gustave Eiffel

Length: 1,545 m

Longest Span: 72.8 m

Made from material: wrought iron

GPS coordinates: 44.96164,-0.46190

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45