Pons Fabricius, Roman bridge in Rome, Italy
The Pons Fabricius spans 62 meters across the Tiber River with two main arches resting on a central pillar and features travertine stone cladding.
Built in 62 BCE by Lucius Fabricius, this structure replaced a wooden bridge and remains the oldest functioning Roman bridge crossing the Tiber River.
Four marble heads of Janus adorn the bridge parapets, leading Romans to commonly refer to it as the Bridge of Four Heads.
The bridge connects the eastern bank of the Tiber to Tiber Island through a 6-meter wide passage used by pedestrians crossing the river.
Large inscriptions on both arches preserve the name of its builder, Lucius Fabricius, and document restorations by Marcus Lollius and Quintus Lepidus.
Location: Roma Capitale
Inception: 62 BCE
Length: 61.8 m
Width: 6 m
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 41.89098,12.47819
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:42
Stone arch bridges rank among the most durable structures in history. From Roman aqueducts in Spain to medieval river crossings in Central Europe, these constructions demonstrate the evolution of engineering over two millennia. The Pont du Gard in France once transported 20,000 cubic meters of water daily over 50 kilometers, while the Segovia Aqueduct in Spain was built without mortar. In Asia, stone bridges like the Marco Polo Bridge in China have connected trade routes for centuries. The Khaju Bridge in Isfahan functions simultaneously as a dam and public gathering space. These structures served multiple purposes: transport, water supply, and social meeting points. Many of these bridges and aqueducts remain in use today. They document various construction techniques, from Roman concrete vaults to Persian brick arch structures. The constructions have survived wars, earthquakes, and floods, remaining functional elements of modern infrastructure.
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