Construction of water bridge 1790 (≈ 1790)
End of 18th century, precise date mentioned.
20 février 1990
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 20 février 1990 (≈ 1990)
Official protection of the building.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Pont-aqueduc de la Jeurre, between parcels C2 73 and 77 (no CADASTRE box; PRIVATE AREA): inscription by order of 20 February 1990
Key figures
Information non disponible - No character identified
Sources do not mention any historical actors.
Origin and history
The Jeurre Water Bridge is a hydraulic building built at the end of the 18th century, specifically in 1790. It crosses the communes of Etrechy and Morigny-Champigny, in the department of Essonne, in the Île-de-France region. This work, typical of engineering of its time, was originally used to transport water while allowing the passage of people or vehicles.
The monument was listed in the Historical Monuments Inventory on February 20, 1990, recognizing its heritage value. Its exact location is documented in the Merimée base, with an approximate address at 42 Avenue du Pont Royal in Etréchy. Although its geographical accuracy is considered poor (level 5/10), there is still architectural evidence of water resource management under the Old Regime.
No information is available on its sponsors, architects or its precise use beyond its function of aqueduct. The sources mention only its inclusion as a protected element, without details of any subsequent restorations or modifications. Its immediate environment, close to Jeurre Park, suggests a link to a private domain or a local hydraulic network, but these assumptions are not confirmed by the source texts.
