Ariccia Bridge, Road bridge in Ariccia, Italy
Ariccia Bridge is a road structure spanning 312 meters and rising 72 meters above the valley to connect both sides of the Via Appia route. Built from peperino stone and reinforced concrete, it crosses a deep ravine in a single span between two ridge areas.
This bridge was completed in 1854 under Pope Pius IX, straightening the ancient Roman path into a direct connection between settlements. It was rebuilt after wartime destruction in 1944 and underwent further repairs following a partial collapse in 1967.
Four travertine columns at the bridge ends recall Roman milestones from the ancient Via Appia route. They show how the structure honors the historic road path it now carries across the valley.
The bridge is open to vehicle traffic and was reopened in 2022 following major restoration work. Visitors should note that the crossing remains an active road and caution is needed when walking or standing on the structure.
The structure was built with just one long span to cross the deep ravine, a remarkable engineering feat for its time. This single-arch design made it a landmark example of major 19th-century bridge construction techniques.
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