Pont de Recouvrance, Vertical-lift bridge in Brest, France
The Pont de Recouvrance spans 88 meters across the Penfeld River with reinforced concrete pylons reaching a height of 70 meters.
Inaugurated in 1954, this bridge replaced the previous swing bridge that German forces destroyed during World War II in the Battle of Brest.
The bridge connects two distinct neighborhoods of Brest, linking the commercial district of Siam with the maritime quarter of Recouvrance.
The central section of the bridge rises vertically between four towers to allow naval vessels passage through the Penfeld River to access the military port.
Since 2012, this structure operates as the first vertical-lift bridge in the world specifically designed to accommodate a tram line.
Location: Brest
Inception: 1954
Official opening: 1954
Height: 70 m
Length: 88 m
Longest Span: 88 m
Made from material: reinforced concrete
GPS coordinates: 48.38438,-4.49654
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
Brest, a port city in Finistère, has an important maritime and military heritage. The city hosts Océanopolis, an ocean discovery center, several museums including the National Maritime Museum, historical fortifications, and cultural spaces like Les Ateliers des Capucins. The military and commercial port structures the city, complemented by natural sites, beaches, and gardens. Post-war reconstruction architecture coexists with preserved elements like Saint-Malo Street and the Tanguy Tower.
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