Susegana Bridge, Roman footbridge in Susegana, Italy.
Susegana Bridge is a stone arch structure with a single flat vault made from eleven irregular wedge-shaped stones. It crosses a small stream and demonstrates how Roman builders adapted their methods to local conditions in the Veneto region.
Construction took place during the first half of the 1st century AD when Roman engineers built this crossing as part of the Via Claudia Augusta. This road connected northern territories and supported extensive trade networks across the region.
The bridge design reflects the engineering methods of Roman builders who adapted their construction techniques to the soft alluvial soils of Veneto.
The bridge sits in the village of Susegana in the Veneto region where visitors can reach it on foot from the town center. The flat terrain makes it easily accessible without obstacles or steep approaches.
The flattened arch design allowed pedestrians and pack animals to cross without steep ramps or complicated approaches. This practical shape reflects how Roman engineers adjusted their methods to the flat Venetian landscape rather than following a standard blueprint.
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