Pont du Général-de-la-Motte-Rouge, Steel bridge in Nantes, France.
The Pont du Général-de-la-Motte-Rouge spans 80 meters across the Erdre River, connecting Place Waldeck-Rousseau to Boulevard Amiral-Courbet with a single arch design.
Engineer Jean Résal designed and completed the bridge construction in 1885, replacing an ancient wooden structure that had served as a crossing point since antiquity.
The bridge received its current name in 1891 to honor General Joseph Édouard de la Motte-Rouge, who commanded the 15th Army Corps of Nantes in 1870.
The structure underwent major renovations in 1935 and 2015, maintaining its essential role in connecting the northeastern districts of Nantes to the city center.
Twelve street lamps illuminate the bridge's 12-meter-wide deck, while its keystone features the 1885 coat of arms of Nantes.
Location: Nantes
Inception: 1885
Official opening: July 25, 1886
Made from material: steel
GPS coordinates: 47.22820,-1.55264
Latest update: May 27, 2025 16:21
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