Pont Louis-Vicat, Stone arch bridge in Souillac and Lanzac, France.
The Louis Vicat Bridge stretches 180 meters across the Dordogne River with seven spans of 22 meters each, connecting the towns of Souillac and Lanzac.
Napoleon I ordered the bridge construction in 1812 after experiencing difficulties crossing the Dordogne River, leading to its completion in 1824.
The bridge stands as the first structure worldwide built using artificial cement, marking a major advancement in construction engineering methods.
The bridge carries road D820 traffic and received extensive renovations between 2013 and 2020 to maintain its structural integrity.
Engineer Louis Vicat developed the artificial cement used in the bridge construction but never patented his revolutionary invention.
Location: Souillac
Location: Lanzac
Inception: 1824
Architects: Louis Vicat
Length: 180 m
GPS coordinates: 44.88295,1.48546
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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