Pont National, Swing bridge in Brest, France
The Pont National stretches 104 meters across the Penfeld River, connecting the central district of Brest with the Recouvrance neighborhood through its steel and masonry structure.
The bridge, designed by architects Nicolas Cadiat and Alphonse Oudry, opened in 1861 and remained operational until its destruction during World War II in 1944.
The French government included this engineering structure in the general inventory of cultural heritage, recognizing its role in the maritime development of Brest.
The bridge's mechanical system allowed sections to rotate, creating a passage for large naval vessels such as the French cruiser Duguay-Trouin in 1901.
The structure stood near the Tour Tanguy, utilizing nineteenth-century technology to connect rue de Siam with the western sectors of the harbor city.
Location: Brest
Architects: Nicolas Cadiat, Alphonse Oudry
Official opening: 1861
Length: 104 m
GPS coordinates: 48.38397,-4.49605
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:49
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