Chateaubriand Bridge, Modern concrete bridge in Brittany, France
The Chateaubriand Bridge extends 424 meters across the Rance River with reinforced concrete construction and a main span of 250 meters.
The bridge construction started in 1988 under architects Jacques Mathivat, Auguste Arsac, and Charles Lavigne, reaching completion in 1990.
The bridge bears the name of François-René de Chateaubriand, connecting the communities of Plouër-sur-Rance and La Ville-ès-Nonais in the Brittany region.
The structure carries the Route Nationale N176, forming a crucial link between the regions of Ille-et-Vilaine and Côtes-d'Armor for daily commuters.
The bridge design features an open spandrel deck arch with no water-based supports, utilizing high-performance Class C60 concrete in its construction.
Location: Plouër-sur-Rance
Location: La Ville-ès-Nonais
Inception: 1990
Architects: Charles Lavigne
Official opening: 1990
Length: 424 m
Longest Span: 250 m
Made from material: reinforced concrete, steel
GPS coordinates: 48.53690,-1.97139
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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