Port of Venice Bridge, Cable-stayed bridge in Marghera, Italy
The Port of Venice Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge spanning 425 meters across the Marghera industrial area. A central tower about 75 meters high supports the bridge deck through steel cables, connecting Venice Airport with the mainland for vehicle and rail traffic.
The bridge emerged from the 1920s development of Porto Marghera, when the mainland became a major industrial and commercial center. It stands as a modern structure from an era when Venice sought to strengthen its ties to the surrounding region.
The bridge links the historic lagoon city with modern port operations on the mainland, showing how Venice adapted to contemporary needs. Today it carries goods and people between two entirely different worlds, serving as a practical connection rather than a symbolic one.
The bridge is accessible to vehicles and trains, connecting the airport directly to Venice. Those arriving on foot should know this is a traffic structure not designed for walking and sightseeing.
The bridge was engineered to handle heavy industrial loads while remaining stable in the challenging lagoon environment. Its design is technically noteworthy for the conditions at this location.
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