Pont Rouelle, Railway bridge in 15th arrondissement, France
Pont Rouelle is a steel railway bridge that crosses the Seine River between the 15th and 16th arrondissements, passing through Île aux Cygnes. The structure spans 370 meters and carries the RER C train line, combining multiple structural sections in its design.
The bridge opened in 1900 for Paris's World Fair, designed by architect A Bonnet as part of major infrastructure improvements. It was built alongside other significant structures that transformed the city's connections during that period.
The bridge honors the French chemist Guillaume-François Rouelle, reflecting Paris's tradition of naming infrastructure after scientific figures. Walking past it, you notice how the city weaves the stories of notable individuals into everyday structures.
The bridge carries RER C train traffic, with station access at Avenue du President Kennedy and nearby Bir-Hakeim metro station for public transport connections. You can view the structure from various points along the Seine and from nearby parks.
The bridge combines four distinct structural types: a masonry arch, a metal arch, a stone arch, and a section supported by two river piles. This unusual blend of construction methods reflects the engineering challenges faced when spanning the river and the island.
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