Carpineto viaduct, Cable-stayed viaduct in Vietri di Potenza, Italy
Description
The Carpineto viaduct is a cable-stayed bridge made of reinforced concrete near Vietri di Potenza, featuring two parallel roadways. The design uses angled cables and tall towers to span across the terrain without requiring extensive supporting pillars below.
History
Engineer Riccardo Morandi designed the structure in 1977 as part of the Sicignano-Potenza highway project in southern Italy. This construction represented an advancement in bridge-building methods during that era.
Culture
The structure represents a notable achievement in regional infrastructure and has become a recognizable landmark for travelers passing through the area. It demonstrates how engineering projects shape the way people move through the landscape.
Practical
The bridge is best viewed while traveling the main road, as it functions as a highway structure crossing the region. Clear weather allows you to see the construction details and cable systems more clearly from the road.
Did you know?
The structure uses specialized tension control systems in its cables to distribute forces across the long span. This solution was necessary because the terrain would not allow traditional support pillars to be installed.
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