The bridge was the highest in the world at the time of its completion in 1912.
Ferdinand Arnodin, who designed the bridge, also worked on the restoration of the Tancarville Bridge.
The structure is nicknamed 'the bridge of the abyss' due to its extreme elevation above the Rhummel River.
The bridge connects the Casbah of Constantine to the hospital and university facilities located on the plateau.
It is one of seven major bridges that have earned Constantine the title 'City of Suspended Bridges'.
The suspension cables were designed to be adjustable to accommodate thermal expansion and contraction.
The Sidi M'Cid Bridge is a suspension bridge in Constantine, Algeria, spanning the Rhummel River gorge at a height of 175 meters. Designed by French engineer Ferdinand Arnodin, it was inaugurated in 1912 to connect the city center to the Sidi M'Cid plateau. The bridge spans 164 meters in length and features a width of 5.6 meters. It is constructed primarily of steel with stone pylons anchoring the suspension cables. The structure serves both as a functional transit route and a vantage point over the deep canyon walls of the Rhummel. Its design allows for significant wind stability despite the high altitude of the gorge. It remains one of the primary historical landmarks in Constantine's urban landscape.
From the Sidi M'Cid plateau looking back toward the city center for a complete view of the suspension cables.
Walk the full length of the bridge for clear views of the hospital buildings on the plateau side.
Visit during the late afternoon to see the light shifting across the canyon walls.
Hold onto mobile devices and cameras securely, as the wind can be unpredictable on the deck.
Do not lean over the side railings for photos, as the winds within the gorge can be gusty.
