Pont Cessart, Road bridge in Saumur, France
The stone bridge stretches across the Loire River with twelve lowered arches, each measuring 19.5 meters in span and supported by eleven pillars.
Engineer Louis-Alexandre de Cessart completed the bridge construction in 1770, implementing innovative foundation caissons techniques for the first time in France.
The bridge serves as a central connecting point in Saumur, offering views of the Loire River and the medieval castle that defines the city skyline.
The 276-meter structure includes two vehicle lanes, dedicated bicycle paths separated by markers, and stone-bordered sidewalks for pedestrian access across the Loire.
The bridge features a completely horizontal roadway design, departing from previous bridge models that incorporated central inclines in their construction.
Location: Saumur
Inception: 1770
Length: 276.76 m
GPS coordinates: 47.26251,-0.07532
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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