Nouveau pont de Gien, Concrete bridge in Gien, France
The Nouveau pont de Gien extends across the Loire River for 490.9 meters, connecting the municipalities of Gien and Saint-Martin-sur-Ocre.
Construction of this seven-span bridge began in September 1977 and concluded with its official opening ceremony on July 8, 1980.
The bridge represents a shift in French engineering practices, featuring six prestressed concrete spans and one reinforced concrete span across the Loire Valley.
The structure carries Route D940 with two traffic lanes and emergency stopping zones, measuring 11.75 meters in total width.
The bridge deck consists of a prestressed concrete box girder, constructed through successive cantilever methods with specific safety features integrated into its design.
Location: Gien
Location: Saint-Martin-sur-Ocre
Length: 490.9 m
GPS coordinates: 47.67750,2.64306
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:08
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