Ponte Morandi, Concrete footbridge in Vagli Sotto, Italy.
Description
Ponte Morandi is a concrete pedestrian bridge that links two parts of the mountain village of Vagli Sotto. The structure spans 122 meters and rises approximately 70 meters high, using a robust reinforced concrete design to traverse the challenging terrain.
History
Engineer Riccardo Morandi designed and built this pedestrian bridge in 1955 using innovative construction methods of the era. The project solved the challenge of connecting two separated areas of a steep mountain village.
Culture
The bridge forms part of Vagli Sotto's infrastructure, enabling local residents to maintain connections between communities in this mountainous Italian territory.
Practical
The bridge offers good pedestrian access and provides clear views over the surrounding mountain landscape. Visitors should be prepared for exposure to wind, as the structure sits high and unprotected above the terrain.
Did you know?
The bridge demonstrates Morandi's signature engineering approach, which used fewer support cables than comparable designs of the 1950s. This economical use of steel cables makes the structure visually distinctive and worth noticing.
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