The Normandy Bridge spans the Seine River estuary, connecting the city of Le Havre with Honfleur in France. For some time, it was the world's longest cable-stayed bridge, with a length of more than two kilometers.
This cable-stayed bridge has a about 2,143 meters long, where the distance between its two pillars is 856 m. These pillars are made of reinforced concrete and are shaped like an inverted «Y.».
The bridge's stays are made of steel and are protected from external damage by a layer of wax and a polyethylene sheath; the length of these stays ranges from 95 at 450 meters.
The construction of the Normandy Bridge, which opened in January 1995, took 7 years. During this time, it provided employment for about 1,600 people in these works.
This engineering project features four lanes for motor vehicle traffic, two bike lanes, and two sidewalks. This It was the world's longest cable-stayed bridge for some time.
