Pont de Varades

The Pont de Varades extends 309 meters across the Loire River, featuring a central span of 178 meters supported by reinforced concrete and steel structures.

Built in 1954 during the post-war infrastructure development, this bridge replaced an earlier suspension structure from 1852 constructed by Escarraguel brothers.

The bridge serves as a connection point between the communities of Loireauxence in Loire-Atlantique and Mauges-sur-Loire in Maine-et-Loire departments.

The structure accommodates two traffic lanes and two sidewalks, supporting approximately 8,000 vehicles daily with a speed limit of 50 kilometers per hour.

In 2020, twelve additional supports were installed in the riverbed to reinforce the deck, while the suspension system was loosened for temporary structural stability.

Location: Loireauxence

Inception: 1954

Length: 309 m

Longest Span: 178 m

Made from material: reinforced concrete, steel

GPS coordinates: 47.36940,-1.01556

Latest update: May 28, 2025 23:49