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General Information

Name in local language: Jetée du Mont-Saint-Michel
Beginning of works: January 2012
Completion: December 2014
Status: in use

Project Type

Awards and Distinctions

2015 award winner  

Location

Location: , , ,
See also: Caserne Dam (2008)
Coordinates: 48° 37' 55.96" N    1° 30' 32.59" W
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Technical Information

Dimensions

width 11.50 m
length 1 000 m
bridge surface 10 580 m²
standard span lengths 12 m

Materials

piers steel tubes
deck slab reinforced concrete
cross beams steel
girders steel

Notes

The objective of the project coming out of the competition was to design a structure that replaces the existing dam, which integrates itself unobtrusively into the seemingly unending coastal landscape of the world culture heritage site, and regains the maritime character of Mont Saint Michel. The footbridge leads the pedestrian in a sweeping motion to the mountain, presenting different perspectives for views along the way. Inspired by the classical boating dock, thin steel columns that impact the water flow of the tides only minimally, support the concrete slab. The minimal column spacing of 12 m allows for a maximized reduction in the slab cross-section, so that the bridge appears to float above the water. The transparent wooden pavement of the footpath rests on steel consoles on each side.

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  • About this
    data sheet
  • Structure-ID
    20015243
  • Published on:
    23/02/2005
  • Last updated on:
    06/07/2017
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