Autostrada A1 bridge, Highway bridge in Florence, Italy
Description
The Autostrada A1 bridge extends 180 meters across the Arno River using five separate spans constructed from reinforced and prestressed concrete. The structure measures 24 meters wide and 20 meters high to accommodate modern highway traffic.
History
Construction of the bridge began in 1960 under Autostrade per l'Italia and opened to traffic in 1961. The project formed part of Italy's national motorway expansion during the post-war development period.
Culture
The bridge is part of modern Italy's transportation infrastructure and shapes the urban landscape with its functional design. It connects different parts of Florence and enables the passage of thousands of vehicles daily.
Practical
The bridge is easily accessed from the highway network and provides direct passage over the Arno River. Keep in mind this is a heavily used route with increased traffic during peak hours, so planning your crossing accordingly helps avoid delays.
Did you know?
The bridge crosses not only the Arno River but also passes over the Florence-Pisa railway line beneath it. This makes it a significant junction where two major transportation networks intersect and overlap.
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