This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1853: Peney
Peney, Satigny vicinity, Geneva, Switzerland - Rhône River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 1827 (added 2005-05-30) |
| Year Completed: | 1853 |
| Name: | Peney |
| Location: | Peney, Satigny vicinity, Geneva, Switzerland |
| Crossing: | Rhône River |
| Principals: | Hug |
| References: | AAJ, GHD |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Collapsed, May 24, 1853 |
| Main Cables: | Wire (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 100 meters (328.1 feet) |
Notes:
- GHD describes how Dufour designed the bridge but was replaced (for political reasons) by a novice engineer, Mr. Hug who produced his own design. The bridge collapsed under test loading.
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