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The metal bridge of Cazères-sur-l'Adour, built in 1879 and opened to traffic in 1880, is an emblematic work of the engineer Gustave Eiffel. It replaces an old wooden bridge built under Napoleon I, destroyed in 1875. This new work, designed to last, marks a significant technical advance for the time, illustrating the development of metal structures in French infrastructures.

In 1901, a fourth span was added to the three initials, thus enhancing the stability and the bridge's ability to cross. This monument, a witness to industrial history and technical innovations of the 19th century, is included in the inventory of historical monuments by order of 7 November 2000. It also symbolizes the importance of communication channels for the economic and social development of the region.

Located in the Landes, this bridge is part of a regional context marked by agricultural activities and a rural social organization. Bridges, such as that of Cazères, played a key role in local exchanges and the opening of territories, facilitating the movement of people and goods. Their construction often reflected the technical and political ambitions of the time.

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