Bercy Bridge
Description:
The Bercy Bridge in Paris was built between 1831 and 1832, when Louis Philip reigned in France. Before that, the crossing over the Seine was carried out by ferry. Since its long existence, this bridge has undergone many different reconstructions and changes. According to the architect, the bridge was supposed to become a kind of entrance and exit from Paris itself.
But Paris was constantly expanding, as a result, the Bercy Bridge became a link between the left and right banks of the city, providing transport links between the two parts of the city.
In 1992, thanks to the architectural skill of Christian Langlois, the Bercy Bridge was enlarged by three additional lanes and now runs the 6th metro line. At the moment, the length of the bridge is 175 meters, and the width is 40 meters. Materials of the Bercy Bridge were stone and reinforced concrete.