Pont de la Caille, Suspension bridge in Allonzier-la-Caille and Cruseilles, France
Pont de la Caille is a suspension bridge connecting two municipalities in Haute-Savoie, rising 147 meters above the Les Usses river. It spans 192 meters and is supported by four towers that carry the cable system across the valley.
The structure was completed in 1839 and originally named Charles-Albert Bridge, marking its importance as a regional connection. It held the title of world's longest suspension bridge for roughly seven decades before newer designs surpassed this record.
The bridge takes its name from the nearby river and serves as a gathering point for walkers and cyclists crossing between the two communities. Visitors notice how the four towers dominate the valley and have become a defining feature of the local landscape.
The bridge is now open only to pedestrians and cyclists, with motorized traffic using the adjacent concrete bridge instead. Access is available year-round, though conditions vary with the season and weather.
The structure uses an inverted arch system with three separate cable planes, showing early engineering innovations in suspension bridge design. This unusual arrangement allowed it to span greater distances than traditional methods could achieve at that time.
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