Bridgemeister - Retournac - Retournac, Haute-Loire, France

This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.

Bridgemeister ID:	4065 (added 2020-03-31)
Name:	Retournac
Location:	Retournac, Haute-Loire, France
Crossing:	Loire River
References:	AAJ
Use:	Vehicular
Status:	Destroyed, 1846

Notes:

AAJ supposes this bridge was completed in 1841 based a contract let in early 1839 for a two-year construction duration. Other sources suggest 1838 or 1839, but appear to be based on the contract date and not the completion of construction.
Destroyed by flood, 1846.
Replaced by 1850 Retournac - Retournac, Haute-Loire, France.
All past and present bridges at this location.

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