The single-track bridge had been built in 1875 by Gustave Eiffel, and was composed of wrought iron lattice girders, with an overall length of 42 metres.
The single-track bridge had been built in 1874 by Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923), who in 1889 built the Eiffel Tower. The bridge was composed of wrought iron lattice girders, with an overall length of 42 metres.