Whichever part of the globe you find yourself in, there will never be a lack of man-made wonders. Plenty of buildings, monuments, bridges, and other city structures have been able to withstand the passage of time. Some of these have been around for centuries! While there are many structures that did not survive natural disasters, some are so famous it’s hard to believe they were built so long ago.
This Italian Bridge Was A Vital Artery Into France
The construction of the Ponte Morandi started in 1963 and it opened four years later. The bridge is in Italy and it is a part of the A10 motorway. It links the country to France and the E80 by connecting parts of Genoa that has been divided by the Polcevera River. Designed by Italian engineer Riccardo Morandi, the viaduct was made of reinforced concrete.
This Italian Bridge Was A Vital Artery Into France
Ponte Morandi Succumbed To The Weather
In August 2018, the bridge collapsed when it was carrying the load of 35 cars and three heavy vehicles. The tragedy resulted in the deaths of 43 people and the critical injury of 15 other people. A lot of people blame a lightning strike for the incident, though engineers believe the bridge was structurally faulty. The whole bridge is due for demolition and reconstruction.
Ponte Morandi Succumbed To The Weather
