Pont Joseph-Le-Brix, Steel bridge in Le Bono, France
Pont Joseph-Le-Brix is a steel bridge with a 286-metre-long, 10-metre-wide deck that crosses the Bono River between Le Bono and Pluneret. Its deck lies 26 metres above the water, and the span is carried by inclined legs that angle down to the shore. The structure is painted a dark greenish-grey.
Inaugurated in 1969, the bridge replaced the old suspension bridge of Le Bono, whose narrow clearance no longer suited road traffic. It is a steel cantilever bridge named after Joseph Le Brix (1899–1931), an aviator from the neighbouring commune of Baden. Its deck is 286 metres long and 10 metres wide, standing 26 metres above the Bono River.
The bridge carries the name of Joseph Le Brix, a French aviation pioneer from the nearby commune of Baden, reflecting the local pride in early aviation achievements.
Pedestrians have access to wide walkways on both sides with clear separation from vehicle traffic. The bridge can become slippery in rain, so it is worth wearing good footwear and taking your time when crossing.
The bridge is named after Joseph Le Brix (1899–1931), an aviator from the neighbouring commune of Baden. Its alternative name, pont de Kernours, comes from the spot on the Pluneret bank where it lands. From the deck, 26 metres above the water, the old suspension bridge of Le Bono and the harbour below come into view.
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