Pont Jacques-Chaban-Delmas, Vertical-lift bridge in Bordeaux, France
The Jacques-Chaban-Delmas Bridge stretches 575 meters across the Garonne River with its central span rising to a height of 77 meters.
The bridge, designed by architect Charles Lavigne and opened in March 2013, represents the fifth road crossing over the Garonne River in Bordeaux.
Named after a former mayor of Bordeaux, the bridge connects the Bacalan district on the right bank to the Chartrons district on the left bank.
The bridge features dedicated lanes for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists, while its lifting mechanism allows large vessels to pass underneath through the Garonne River.
Four concrete towers support the 2,600-ton central metal section, which rises through a system of pulleys balanced by 600-ton counterweights.
Location: Bordeaux
Inception: March 2013
Architects: Charles Lavigne
Official opening: March 2013
Height: 77 m
Length: 575 m
Longest Span: 110 m
Made from material: concrete
Part of: road bridge
GPS coordinates: 44.85828,-0.55180
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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