Vienne River Bridge

bridge, Châtellerault, France

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The Henri IV bridge is located in Châtellerault, France, spanning the Vienne River. Construction of this bridge took place between 1575 and 1611. Châtellerault is a town in the Vienne département of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine région in west-central France. The town's name originates from a 10th-century castle. Historically, Châtellerault has a tradition of armaments manufacture, and it was also known for cutlery production starting in the 14th century.1

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Hennebique’s Vienne River Bridge at Châtellerault, France, built in 1899, was the longest-spanning reinforced arch bridge of the 19th century. Built low to the river—typical of many reinforced-concrete bridges whose goal of safe passage across a small river is not affected by heavy boat traffic—the Châtellerault…
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Hennebique’s Vienne River Bridge at Châtellerault, France, built in 1899, was the longest-spanning reinforced arch bridge of the 19th century. Built low to the river—typical of many reinforced-concrete bridges whose goal of safe passage across a small river is not affected by heavy boat traffic—the Châtellerault…
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