Pont d'Armor, Deck arch bridge in Saint-Brieuc, France.
The Pont d'Armor is a reinforced concrete deck arch bridge spanning the Gouessant River and rising roughly 40 meters above the water. The structure connects major roadways at the city's entrance and carries traffic through this part of the region.
The bridge was completed in 1962 and represented an important step in modernizing Saint-Brieuc's transportation infrastructure. Two engineers, François Lepine and Georges Morvan, designed this innovative structure for its era.
The bridge sits near the courthouse and a university restaurant, which was once the city's main railway station. This location marks where the daily paths of residents and travelers intersect as they move through the city.
The bridge forms part of the European route E50 and primarily serves as a link for vehicles and regional traffic. It remains passable throughout the year, and pedestrians can also cross it.
The central span stretches roughly 80 meters without intermediate supports, showing how advanced engineering methods were in the early 1960s. This technical solution allowed the river to be crossed without piers in the middle.
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