Ponte di Pinzano, Road bridge in Pinzano al Tagliamento, Italy.
The Ponte di Pinzano spans 185 meters across the Tagliamento River, connecting the provinces of Pordenone and Udine at a height of 30 meters above water. The structure carries two-way traffic and is supported by concrete pillars and steel cables that define its technical design.
The original bridge at this site was completed in 1906 as Europe's largest reinforced concrete structure before its destruction during World War I in 1917. The current crossing was later rebuilt using modern prestressed concrete methods.
The bridge spans a natural narrowing of the Tagliamento River, which local residents call the King of Alpine rivers. This waterway holds special meaning for people in the region and shapes how they relate to the landscape.
The bridge remains accessible year-round to vehicles, providing a reliable connection between the two provinces. Pedestrians and cyclists can also use it if dedicated pathways are available.
Engineer Silvano Zorzi designed this crossing using prestressed concrete techniques that made the structure so stable it survived the 1976 earthquake without damage. This seismic resilience remains remarkable in the region's context.
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