Gorsexio Viaduct, Highway viaduct in Genoa and Mele, Italy.
The Gorsexio Viaduct stretches 672 meters across the valley with a maximum height of 172 meters, featuring prestressed concrete construction and a main span of 144 meters.
Construction of the viaduct began in 1972 and was completed in 1977, designed by Silvano Zorzi, Giorgio Grasselli, and Enrico Faro for the A26 motorway connection.
This engineering achievement represents Italian infrastructure development of the 1970s, showcasing advanced prestressed concrete technology that became characteristic of the country's modern bridge construction.
Located on the A26 motorway as part of European route E25, the viaduct provides essential transportation connectivity between Genoa's port facilities and northern Italy.
At the time of completion, the viaduct held the record as one of Europe's tallest piers, with its central support rising 165 meters from the valley floor.
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