Road Cycling Highlight
Recommended by 19 out of 20 road cyclists
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional des Boucles de la Seine Normande
Location: Tancarville, Le Havre, Normandy, France
4.5
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15
04:15
93.4km
680m
2.0
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15
02:14
51.1km
260m
5
03:11
72.3km
430m
The crossing of the bridge can be done by bike but a lot of traffic
May 31, 2022
One of the two famous bridges in the region (along with the Normandy Bridge), the Tancarville Bridge is an impressive suspension bridge which allows you to cross the Seine. This impressive structure is worth the detour and to be seen.
September 16, 2023
In 1959, the structure had the longest central span in Europe: 608 meters, which to this day remains the national record, and two lateral spans of 176 meters each. The total weight of the frame is 7,500 tons.
Its pylons are 123 meters high and support an average load of 6000 tonnes. Due to the marshy nature of the land, the foundation of the left bank pylon has a depth of 28 meters, so as to rest on compact soil. That of the right bank pylon has a depth of 18 meters. The clear height for navigation, or air draft, is 50 meters5.
The cables are connected to two anchor blocks, the heaviest of which weighs 36,000 tonnes and has dimensions similar to those of the Arc de Triomphe
fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pont_de_Tancarville
March 16, 2020
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Location: Tancarville, Le Havre, Normandy, France
4.5
(2)
15
04:15
93.4km
680m
2.0
(2)
15
02:14
51.1km
260m
5
03:11
72.3km
430m