This is some bridge in France

Subscribe
Search this Thread
Jan 19, 2006 | 09:25 AM
  #1  
Catapult's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
Catapult
Member
close
  • Join Date
    Oct 2005
  • Posts:
    93
  • iTrader Positive Feedback
    0
  • iTrader Feedback Score
    (0)
  • Likes:
    0
  • Liked:
    0 Times in 0 Posts
Must be a trip to drive across this one.

This is some bridge in France-bigbridge2-medium-.jpg  

Reply 0
Jan 19, 2006 | 09:43 AM
  #2  
V12Godspeed's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
V12Godspeed
MBWorld Fanatic!
close
  • Join Date
    Mar 2004
  • Location
    South FL & NYC
  • Posts:
    5,768
  • iTrader Positive Feedback
    0
  • iTrader Feedback Score
    (0)
  • Vehicle(s) I drive
    Your worst nightmare...
  • Likes:
    3
  • Liked:
    5 Times in 5 Posts
Now that's what i CALL A HELL OF A BRIDGE.
Reply 0
Jan 19, 2006 | 09:51 AM
  #3  
ClayJ's Avatar
ON PROBATION
ClayJ
ON PROBATION
close
  • Join Date
    Jun 2005
  • Posts:
    5,024
  • iTrader Positive Feedback
    0
  • iTrader Feedback Score
    (0)
  • Likes:
    0
  • Liked:
    0 Times in 0 Posts
Looks like a 200mph bridge to me! ...with the right car at the right time of day....

Yee Haw!
Reply 0
Jan 19, 2006 | 10:04 AM
  #4  
ClayJ's Avatar
ON PROBATION
ClayJ
ON PROBATION
close
  • Join Date
    Jun 2005
  • Posts:
    5,024
  • iTrader Positive Feedback
    0
  • iTrader Feedback Score
    (0)
  • Likes:
    0
  • Liked:
    0 Times in 0 Posts
Friend of mine saw this on TV and told me about its construction (he knows that I love giant bridges).

This is some bridge in France-bigbridge2-france-medium-.jpg  

Reply 0
Jan 19, 2006 | 11:41 AM
  #5  
velvet fog's Avatar
Super Member
velvet fog
Super Member
close
  • Join Date
    Sep 2005
  • Location
    Covington wa
  • Posts:
    927
  • iTrader Positive Feedback
    0
  • iTrader Feedback Score
    (0)
  • Vehicle(s) I drive
    05 SL500, 02 BMW Z3 (Mrs. VF), 05 FJR1300, 91 ZX-11
  • Likes:
    0
  • Liked:
    0 Times in 0 Posts
Where in france? I may be going on a motorcycle trip in the Alps of SE France this summer. If the bridge is in the area it would be a shame to miss it.
Reply 0
Jan 19, 2006 | 03:31 PM
  #6  
B. Datwani PMA's Avatar
Almost a Member!
B. Datwani PMA
Almost a Member!
close
  • Join Date
    Jun 2004
  • Location
    Boston
  • Posts:
    63
  • iTrader Positive Feedback
    0
  • iTrader Feedback Score
    (0)
  • Likes:
    0
  • Liked:
    0 Times in 0 Posts
if i am not mistaken, i think it is actually switzerland. i say this because ive seen this bridge before. Im pretty sure it was switzerland.
Reply 0
Jan 19, 2006 | 05:18 PM
  #7  
SteveL1's Avatar
Super Member
15 Year Member
SteveL1
Super Member
close
  • Join Date
    Jan 2006
  • Location
    ST. Louis, MO
  • Posts:
    876
  • iTrader Positive Feedback
    0
  • iTrader Feedback Score
    (0)
  • Vehicle(s) I drive
    '16 SL550, '18 Porsche Macan GTS
  • Likes:
    1
  • Liked:
    41 Times in 26 Posts
How long is that sucker???????
Reply 0
Trending Topics
Jan 19, 2006 | 05:19 PM
  #8  
MBenzNL's Avatar
Former Vendor of MBWorld
MBenzNL
Former Vendor of MBWorld
close
  • Join Date
    Jan 2002
  • Location
    global traveller
  • Posts:
    4,011
  • iTrader Positive Feedback
    0
  • iTrader Feedback Score
    (0)
  • Vehicle(s) I drive
    some slow@$$diesels
  • Likes:
    0
  • Liked:
    3 Times in 2 Posts
they should close it for traffic and open it for bungee jumping every now and then

greetingz,
Reply 0

MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

Explore
story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

 Verdad Gallardo
Jan 19, 2006 | 06:00 PM
  #9  
Karl G's Avatar
Member
Karl G
Member
close
  • Join Date
    Apr 2004
  • Location
    California
  • Posts:
    119
  • iTrader Positive Feedback
    0
  • iTrader Feedback Score
    (0)
  • Vehicle(s) I drive
    MB
  • Likes:
    0
  • Liked:
    2 Times in 2 Posts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millau_Viaduct
Reply 0
Jan 19, 2006 | 07:34 PM
  #10  
velvet fog's Avatar
Super Member
velvet fog
Super Member
close
  • Join Date
    Sep 2005
  • Location
    Covington wa
  • Posts:
    927
  • iTrader Positive Feedback
    0
  • iTrader Feedback Score
    (0)
  • Vehicle(s) I drive
    05 SL500, 02 BMW Z3 (Mrs. VF), 05 FJR1300, 91 ZX-11
  • Likes:
    0
  • Liked:
    0 Times in 0 Posts
Millau. Big detour from Nice/Monaco to get there.
Reply 0
Jan 19, 2006 | 10:26 PM
  #11  
jpog's Avatar
Member
jpog
Member
close
  • Join Date
    Oct 2005
  • Posts:
    179
  • iTrader Positive Feedback
    0
  • iTrader Feedback Score
    (0)
  • Vehicle(s) I drive
    2014 E350 Sport, 2015 ML350 4Matic
  • Likes:
    0
  • Liked:
    0 Times in 0 Posts
You guys have it all wrong. I want to ride the snakey roads below!!!
Reply 0
Jan 20, 2006 | 12:28 AM
  #12  
Scoop55's Avatar
Out Of Control!!
Scoop55
Out Of Control!!
close
  • Join Date
    Oct 2005
  • Location
    Scripps Ranch, San Diego, CA
  • Posts:
    25,523
  • iTrader Positive Feedback
    0
  • iTrader Feedback Score
    (0)
  • Vehicle(s) I drive
    '05 C55 AMG '15 Jeep SRT '11 G37S
  • Likes:
    0
  • Liked:
    0 Times in 0 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by jpog
You guys have it all wrong. I want to ride the snakey roads below!!!
I'm with you, jpog.
Reply 0
Jan 20, 2006 | 12:41 AM
  #13  
asianeuphoria's Avatar
Almost a Member!
asianeuphoria
Almost a Member!
close
  • Join Date
    Nov 2005
  • Posts:
    45
  • iTrader Positive Feedback
    0
  • iTrader Feedback Score
    (0)
  • Vehicle(s) I drive
    05 w211 w/appearance package and 19" presidentials
  • Likes:
    0
  • Liked:
    0 Times in 0 Posts
That bridge was on Top Gear where they had a Ferrari 430, Pagani Zonda and a Ford GT40 race from England to France.
Reply 0
Jan 20, 2006 | 01:06 AM
  #14  
newton22's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
newton22
MBWorld Fanatic!
close
  • Join Date
    Aug 2005
  • Location
    Sugar Land, TX
  • Posts:
    4,574
  • iTrader Positive Feedback
    0
  • iTrader Feedback Score
    (0)
  • Vehicle(s) I drive
    BMW E39
  • Likes:
    0
  • Liked:
    3 Times in 3 Posts
Imagine holding a 170 mph drift on that. :p
Reply 0
Jan 20, 2006 | 01:35 AM
  #15  
ClayJ's Avatar
ON PROBATION
ClayJ
ON PROBATION
close
  • Join Date
    Jun 2005
  • Posts:
    5,024
  • iTrader Positive Feedback
    0
  • iTrader Feedback Score
    (0)
  • Likes:
    0
  • Liked:
    0 Times in 0 Posts
That's exactly what I'm imagining!

Reply 0
Subscribe
 Reply to Thread
Back to Subforum
C32 AMG, C55 AMG (W203)
View Next Unread
WTB: TSW Bremmas 19" staggered
Currently Active Users (1)
 
1/1
1 
story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE