Brotonne Bridge

Rives-en-Seine · 1977

Brotonne Bridge
Editor's Pick

French cable-stayed elegance—light enough to feel temporary, engineered enough to last.

Bridge in Normandy, France.

StructuralEditor's Pick
Year
1977
Coordinates
49.5203°, 0.7472°
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Visitor Guide

Visitor Tip

Find a viewpoint that shows the cable planes; straight-on views flatten the whole trick.

Best Photo Spot

Riverbank oblique view at golden hour for a graphic fan of cables and a bright deck line.

Access & Hours

Public bridge; viewing from public river paths where available.

Insider Note

Cable-stayed bridges are ‘tuned’—forces are adjusted like an instrument during construction and maintenance.

Time Needed

20–40 minutes

Design & Structure

Tensile / MembraneCatenary
Computational Process

Iterative structural analysis and cable tuning; erection sequencing is part of the design, not afterthought.

Materiality

Steel stays + concrete/steel deck—durability and fatigue resistance drive detailing.

Structural Innovation

Stay system reduces deck bending moments, enabling longer spans with slender profiles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Brotonne Bridge located?+

Brotonne Bridge is located in Rives-en-Seine, France. Its coordinates are 49.5203°, 0.7472°.

When was Brotonne Bridge built?+

Brotonne Bridge was completed in 1977.

Can I visit Brotonne Bridge?+

Brotonne Bridge is a real building in Rives-en-Seine that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.