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Origin and history

The bridge over the Urce River is located in Loches-sur-Ource, in the Aube department, in the Grand Est region. Built probably in the middle of the 18th century, it crosses the river Urce on the departmental road from Gyé-sur-Seine to Eguilly-sous-Bois. This stone bridge, composed of three arches, bears witness to the civil architecture of this period.

In 1836, the central arch of the bridge was carried away by a flood of the Urce. It was rebuilt two years later, in 1838, thus restoring the continuity of the track. The building, owned by the Aube department, is listed as historical monuments by order of 12 December 1996.

This type of bridge played an essential role in local exchanges in the 18th century, facilitating the transport of goods and people between the villages of the region. Stone bridges, robust and durable, were often built to withstand the frequent flooding of rivers such as Ource, while serving as a strategic crossing point for commercial or departmental roads.

Today, the bridge over the Urce remains a characteristic example of the Aube's rural architectural heritage. Its inscription in historical monuments underlines its importance both technical and historical, reflecting the know-how of the engineers and craftsmen of the time. The reconstruction of 1838 also illustrates the constant efforts to maintain these vital infrastructures despite natural hazards.

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