Winston Churchill Bridge, Metal bridge across Rhône River in Lyon, France
The Winston Churchill Bridge extends 260 meters across the Rhône River with a central span of 110 meters and seven traffic lanes.
The bridge replaced earlier structures at this location, including a temporary boat bridge from 1862 and a metal toll bridge from 1873.
The naming of the bridge in 1966 by Mayor Louis Pradel represents the French recognition of British leadership during World War II.
The structure includes two three-meter-wide sidewalks and serves as a primary connection point between the left and right banks of Lyon.
The bridge construction features two large caissons and spans the entire river width in a single central section without intermediate supports.
Location: Lyon
Inception: December 20, 1982
Length: 260 m
Longest Span: 110 m
GPS coordinates: 45.77860,4.84265
Latest update: May 28, 2025 15:09
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