Footbridge over the Loire

The new cycle and pedestrian bridge in Blois over the Loire is conceived as a lightweight infrastructure with a high degree of landscape integration, intended for soft mobility and the safe crossing of the river within a sensitive fluvial context.

It is distinguished by a dynamic formal configuration. From a geometric point of view, the deck follows a regular longitudinal alignment, while above it develops a load-bearing structure composed of steel arches with a variable profile. These arches do not have a constant curvature but are shaped according to a sinusoidal line, generating a fluid and continuous visual effect. The arches perform both structural and compositional functions. The piers, characterized by a “Y”-shaped geometry, serve a dual purpose: optimizing the static distribution of loads toward the foundations and reducing hydraulic impact during flood events by limiting turbulence and debris accumulation.