George V Bridge, Orléans
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George V Bridge, Orléans Pont George-V | |
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Coordinates | 47°53′48″N 1°54′15″E / 47.8967°N 1.9042°E |
Carries | Motor vehicles, tram |
Crosses | Loire |
Locale | Orléans |
Characteristics | |
Design | Arch Bridge |
Material | Stone |
Total length | 325m |
Width | 15.20m |
Longest span | 32.5m |
History | |
Architect | Jean Hupeau |
Designer | Jean Cadet Limay |
Engineering design by | John Pint John Rondel, Robert Soyer |
Construction start | 1751 |
Construction end | 1763 |
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The George V Bridge is a road and tram bridge that crosses the Loire in Orléans, France. It is an arched masonry bridge spanning a distance of 325 m. Designed by Jean Hupeau, it was built between 1751 and 1760, at the request of Daniel-Charles Trudaine, administrator and civil engineer. It was renamed in honour of King George V at the beginning of the World War I out of respect of Britain's role.
47°53′48″N 1°54′15″E / 47.89667°N 1.90417°E