Pont suspendu de la Rivière de l'Est, Suspension bridge between Saint-Benoît and Sainte-Rose, France
The metal and wooden bridge extends 152 meters across the Rivière de l'Est, supported by 103 kilometers of cables and two masonry pillars.
Ferdinand Arnodin and Pierre-Joseph Bonnin engineered this structure in 1893 to facilitate sugar cane transportation and replace hazardous river crossings.
The bridge represents a milestone in Réunion Island's infrastructure development, connecting the eastern and northern regions for economic and social exchanges.
The bridge reopened for pedestrian access in December 2023 following extensive renovation works funded through heritage lottery initiatives.
At the time of its construction, this engineering marvel ranked as the longest bridge in the world, standing 42 meters above the river.
Location: Saint-Benoît
Location: Sainte-Rose
Architects: Ferdinand Arnodin
Length: 152 m
GPS coordinates: -21.12400,55.74810
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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