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Carroussel Bridge - short description & picture
Le Pont du
Carroussel Bridge - data entry
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
Construction of the new bridge, designed by the engineers MALET and LANG,
began in July 1935 and was completed in July 1939. The total length
of the bridge is 168 meters, the width is 33m, containing a 21 m roadway.
The structure consists of three arches of reinforced concrete vaults, with
lengths of 36 m, 42 m and 36 m spans. Piers and arcs are covered
with a quarried stone facing with the intent purpose of blending in with
the Louvre. On the bank on both sides of the bridge, four decorated
pylons support a telescopic lighting system that is able to raise the
lamps from a height of 13 m (day) to 20 m (night) - this mechanism
currently is unserviceable. This system was designed by the ironworker
Raymond Subes and installed in 1946.
Location
Paris, France
Designers
MALET & LANG, engineers
Contractor
VANDEWALLE
Construction date
July 1935 to July 1939
Total length
168
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