Normandy Bridge

Normandy Bridge

The Normandy Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge spanning the Seine River in the Normandy region of northern France, connecting Le Havre and Honfleur. It has a total length of 2,143.21 meters and a main span of 856 meters. Although it is a toll highway bridge, it also provides free pedestrian and cycling paths.

The Normandy Bridge was designed by the renowned French bridge expert Michel Virlogeux. Construction began in 1988 and took seven years to complete, with the bridge officially opening to traffic on January 20, 1995. The bridge consists of 33 sections, with the central section being the last to be inserted, lifted into place from below. The weight of the bridge is supported by 2,000 kilometers of steel cables, and its two concrete towers stand 215 meters tall atop bases equivalent in height to a 20-story building. The main beam is a flat trapezoidal box girder, constructed using the cantilever method. The lower part features a 140-meter-high A-shaped concrete structure, topped with rectangular steel towers protected by two concrete semi-cylindrical shells. All stay cables are anchored in steel anchor boxes at the top of the towers. The stay cables consist of parallel steel wires, with a maximum diameter of 16.8 centimeters, totaling 184 cables. To prevent vibrations among the cables in each plane, four pairs of straight connecting cables are installed within each plane, and dampers are fitted at the lower ends of the cables.

The Normandy Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge that perfectly harmonizes with the local landscape. It is renowned for its slender structure and elegant design, and has been honored as one of “the most beautiful bridges of the 20th century.”

Pont de Normandie

Must-visit reason: One of the most beautiful bridges of the 20th century

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: France[France]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Upper Normandy and Lower Normandy Regions [Upper Normandy Lower Normandy Regions]