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The Pont sur la Marne à Condes is a historic monument located in the commune of Condes, in the department of Haute-Marne (52), in the Grand Est region. Built during the 2nd quarter of the 19th century, this art work spans the Marne and was inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 6 December 1984. It illustrates the construction techniques and needs for river and road transport infrastructure during this period.

This bridge, whose location is estimated as fair (level 5 by 10), is owned by the commune of Condes. The available data indicate that the project manager was a Chaussier, although little additional information is provided on this character. The approximate address of the monument, 30 Rue de la Montagne, allows to place it in the urban fabric of Condes, a rural commune of the Great East.

At the time of its construction in the 19th century, bridges played a crucial role in the economic and social development of river-crossed areas. They facilitated trade, the transport of goods and people, and helped to unblock the territories. In the context of the Haute-Marne, a department marked by a rural and artisanal economy, such a work could also support local activity, especially around watercourses such as the Marne, used for river transport or water supply.

The inscription of the bridge in the Historic Monuments in 1984 underscores its heritage importance. This status protects and enhances a representative element of the 19th century industrial and architectural heritage, a period marked by significant technical advances in infrastructure. Available sources, such as the Merimée and Monumentum database, confirm its historical interest, although some details, such as its current state or technical details, are not documented.

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