George V Bridge, Orléans

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George V Bridge, Orléans Pont George-V
Coordinates	47°53′48″N 1°54′15″E / 47.8967°N 1.9042°E / 47.8967; 1.9042
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
Location
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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 , 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 after the World War I out of respect of Britain's role in the war.

Coordinates: 47°53′48″N 1°54′15″E / 47.89667°N 1.90417°E / 47.89667; 1.90417

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