Castelsaraceno Footbridge - Revision history

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	The narrow, 580 meter long deck also limits the number of people who can be on the bridge at one time. Also unusual to the Castelsaraceno footbridge are more then a dozen ground anchored wind cables spaced at intervals along the entire length of the span that keep the bridge from swaying in the wind or from pedestrian induced oscillations. The sagging, Tibet-style walkway reaches a height of around 50 meters above the creek bed with the anchorages approximately 80 meters above the creek bed elevation.		The narrow, 580 meter long deck also limits the number of people who can be on the bridge at one time. Also unusual to the Castelsaraceno footbridge are more then a dozen ground anchored wind cables spaced at intervals along the entire length of the span that keep the bridge from swaying in the wind or from pedestrian induced oscillations. The sagging, Tibet-style walkway reaches a height of around 50 meters above the creek bed with the anchorages approximately 80 meters above the creek bed elevation.

−	All of these restrictions will make some argue that Castelsaraceno is not worthy of having the "world's longest footbridge" title since the main span is not free and clear. This debate over the "rules" of what constitutes a world record footbridge span may never have everyone in agreement but there is no argument over how exciting a walk across this span is with amazing views of the Nocito creek and surrounding mountains. Also not to be missed is the charming mountain town of Castelsaraceno, seemingly lost in an earlier time when the pace of life was slower and simpler.	+	All of these restrictions will make some argue that Castelsaraceno is not worthy of having the "world's longest footbridge" title since the main span is not free and clear. This debate over the "rules" of what constitutes a world record footbridge span may never have everyone in agreement but there is no argument over how exciting a walk across this span is with amazing views of the Nocito creek and surrounding mountains. Also not to be missed is the charming mountain town of Castelsaraceno, seemingly lost in an earlier time when the pace of life was slower and simpler.
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		+	World's 40 Longest Footbridge Spans
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		+	1. Sky Bridge 721, Czech Republic - 721 meters
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		+	2. Skywalk Willingen, Germany – 665 meters
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		+	3. Yundingfeidu Glass Footbridge, China – 615 meters
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		+	4. Tibetan Footbridge of Canillo, Andorra - 603 meters
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		+	5. Haizhaigou UFO Glass Footbridge, China - 600 meters
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		+	6. Castelsaraceno Footbridge, Italy - 580 meters
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		+	7. Gandaki Golden/Baglung Parbat, Nepal - 567 meters
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		+	8. 516 Arouca, Portugal - 516 meters
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		+	9. Wanjiazhai Dam, China - 500 meters
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		+	10. Charles Kunonen, Switzerland – 494 meters
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		+	11. Kushma Bungy, Nepal - (490) meters
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		+	12. Huangchuansanxia Glass, China - 460 meters
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		+	13. Rappbode Dam, Germany - 458 meters
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		+	14. Blackforestline of Todtnau, Germany - 450 meters
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		+	15. Tianyundu Glass Footbridge, China - (450) meters
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		+	16. Daqingshan Glass Footbridge, China - 450 meters
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		+	17. Longguwan Glass Footbridge, China - (445) meters
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		+	18. Hongyagu Glass, China - 445 meters
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		+	19. Sochi Skybridge, Russia – 439 meters
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		+	20. Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass, China – 430 meters
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		+	21. Yinzuotianmeng, China – 420 meters
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		+	22. Longguashan Footbridge, China – (410) meters
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		+	23. Chikhaldara Glass Skywalk, India - 407 meters
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		+	24. Ulleong Sogeumsan, South Korea - 404 meters
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		+	25. Highline 179, Austria – 402 meters
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		+	26. Mishima Grand, Japan – 400 meters
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		+	27. Kokonoe Otsurihashi, Japan - 390 meters
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		+	28. Nanjiang Gorge Glass Footbridge, China - (385 meters)
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		+	29. Jorullo ATV Bridge, Mexico - 380 meters
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		+	30. Ryujin, Japan - 375 meters
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		+	31. Skywalk Sattel, Switzerland - (374 meters)
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		+	32. Yunjian Glass Footbridge, China - (365 meters)
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		+	33. Bega-Banduk, Nepal - 365 meters
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		+	34. Geierlay, Germany – 360 meters
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		+	35. Kushma-Mudhikuwa, Nepal - 359 meters
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		+	36. Baiheshanzhuang Footbridge, China - 358 meters
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		+	37. Qingrengu Glass Footbridge, China - (355 meters)
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		+	38. Bailihuang Glass Footbridge, China - 350 meters
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		+	39. Triveni Garas, Nepal - 350 meters
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		+	40. Bunwajorghat, Nepal - 350 meters
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		+	41. Shuiyuan Footbridge, China - 342 meters

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−	Many may be surprised to learn that in 2020 the Castelsaraceno Footbridge became the longest bridge span ever built in Italy as well as taking the title of World's Longest Footbridge. Unlike more conventional pedestrian bridges that have a solid deck, Castelsaraceno is a Tibet-style span with a light deck composed of open gaps alternating with steel slats. The more open nature of the span requires guests to wear equipment that connects to an overhead wire for a safer journey.	+	Many may be surprised to learn that in 2020 the Castelsaraceno Footbridge became the longest bridge span ever built in Italy as well as maybe taking the title of World's Longest Footbridge. Unlike more conventional pedestrian bridges that have a solid deck, Castelsaraceno is a Tibet-style span with a light deck composed of open gaps alternating with steel slats. The more open nature of the span requires guests to wear equipment that connects to an overhead wire for a safer journey.

	Prior to the decision to cross the valley in one span, a more conventional "Via Ferrata" hiking path of several smaller spans was planned. Zig-zagging through the valley, one scheme had three crossings of 170+170+160 meters.		Prior to the decision to cross the valley in one span, a more conventional "Via Ferrata" hiking path of several smaller spans was planned. Zig-zagging through the valley, one scheme had three crossings of 170+170+160 meters.

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 Prior to the decision to cross the valley in one span, a more conventional "Via Ferrata" hiking path of several smaller spans was planned.  Zig-zagging through the valley, one scheme had three crossings of 170+170+160 meters.
-The narrow, 580 meter long deck also limits the number of people who can be on the bridge at one time.  Also unusual to the Castelsaraceno footbridge are more then a dozen ground anchored wind cables spaced at intervals along the entire length of the span that keep the bridge from swaying in the wind or from pedestrian induced oscillations.  The sagging, Tibet-style walkway reaches a height of around 50 meters above the creek bed with the anchorages approximately 80 meters in above the creek bed elevation.
+The narrow, 580 meter long deck also limits the number of people who can be on the bridge at one time.  Also unusual to the Castelsaraceno footbridge are more then a dozen ground anchored wind cables spaced at intervals along the entire length of the span that keep the bridge from swaying in the wind or from pedestrian induced oscillations.  The sagging, Tibet-style walkway reaches a height of around 50 meters above the creek bed with the anchorages approximately 80 meters above the creek bed elevation.
 All of these restrictions will make some argue that Castelsaraceno is not worthy of having the "world's longest footbridge" title since the main span is not free and clear.  This debate over the "rules" of what constitutes a world record footbridge span may never have everyone in agreement but there is no argument over how exciting a walk across this span is with amazing views of the Nocito creek and surrounding mountains.  Also not to be missed is the charming mountain town of Castelsaraceno, seemingly lost in an earlier time when the pace of life was slower and simpler.

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−	Many my be surprised to learn that in 2020 the Castelsaraceno Footbridge became the longest bridge span ever built in Italy as well as taking the title of World's Longest Footbridge. Unlike more conventional pedestrian bridges that have a solid deck, Castelsaraceno is a Tibet-style span with a light deck composed of open gaps alternating with steel slats. The more open nature of the span requires guests to wear equipment that connects to an overhead wire for a safer journey.	+	Many may be surprised to learn that in 2020 the Castelsaraceno Footbridge became the longest bridge span ever built in Italy as well as taking the title of World's Longest Footbridge. Unlike more conventional pedestrian bridges that have a solid deck, Castelsaraceno is a Tibet-style span with a light deck composed of open gaps alternating with steel slats. The more open nature of the span requires guests to wear equipment that connects to an overhead wire for a safer journey.

	Prior to the decision to cross the valley in one span, a more conventional "Via Ferrata" hiking path of several smaller spans was planned. Zig-zagging through the valley, one scheme had three crossings of 170+170+160 meters.		Prior to the decision to cross the valley in one span, a more conventional "Via Ferrata" hiking path of several smaller spans was planned. Zig-zagging through the valley, one scheme had three crossings of 170+170+160 meters.

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	[[File:CastelsaracenoOldPlan.jpg\|750px\|center]]		[[File:CastelsaracenoOldPlan.jpg\|750px\|center]]
		+	The original design called for multiple spans supported by hillside suspension cables.

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	[[File:CastelsaracenoOldElevation.jpg\|900px\|center]]		[[File:CastelsaracenoOldElevation.jpg\|900px\|center]]
		+	The original design called for multiple spans supported by hillside suspension cables.


	[[File:CastelsaracenoNewElevation.jpg\|900px\|center]]		[[File:CastelsaracenoNewElevation.jpg\|900px\|center]]
		+	The newer design has a full span with only two anchorages and no suspension cables, only wind stabilizing cables.

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	The narrow, 580 meter long deck also limits the number of people who can be on the bridge at one time. Also unusual to the Castelsaraceno footbridge are more then a dozen ground anchored wind cables spaced at intervals along the entire length of the span that keep the bridge from swaying in the wind or from pedestrian induced oscillations. The sagging, Tibet-style walkway reaches a height of around 50 meters above the creek bed with the anchorages approximately 80 meters in above the creek bed elevation.		The narrow, 580 meter long deck also limits the number of people who can be on the bridge at one time. Also unusual to the Castelsaraceno footbridge are more then a dozen ground anchored wind cables spaced at intervals along the entire length of the span that keep the bridge from swaying in the wind or from pedestrian induced oscillations. The sagging, Tibet-style walkway reaches a height of around 50 meters above the creek bed with the anchorages approximately 80 meters in above the creek bed elevation.

−	All of these restrictions will make some argue that Castelsaraceno is not worthy of having the a "world's longest footbridge" title since the main span is not free and clear. This debate over the "rules" of what constitutes a world record footbridge span may never have everyone in agreement but there is no argument over how exciting a walk across this span is with amazing views of the Nocito creek and surrounding mountains. Also not to be missed is the charming mountain town of Castelsaraceno, seemingly lost in an earlier time when the pace of life was slower and simpler.	+	All of these restrictions will make some argue that Castelsaraceno is not worthy of having the "world's longest footbridge" title since the main span is not free and clear. This debate over the "rules" of what constitutes a world record footbridge span may never have everyone in agreement but there is no argument over how exciting a walk across this span is with amazing views of the Nocito creek and surrounding mountains. Also not to be missed is the charming mountain town of Castelsaraceno, seemingly lost in an earlier time when the pace of life was slower and simpler.

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+[[File:CastelsaracenoNewElevation.jpg|900px|center]]
-[[File:CarascSaellite.jpg|750px|center]]
+[[File:CastelsaracenoOldPlan.jpg|750px|center]]
 Castelsaraceno Footbridge satellite image.
-[[File:CarascSaellite.jpg|750px|center]]
+[[File:CastelsaracenoSatelliteWide.jpg|750px|center]]
-[[File:PonteTibtanoTicioMap.jpg|750px|center]]
+[[File:CastelsaracenoLocationMap.jpg|750px|center]]
 Castelsaraceno Footbridge location map.
-[[File:PonteTibetaoMap4.jpg|750px|center]]
+[[File:CastelsaracenoLocationMapWide.jpg|750px|center]]
 [[Category:Bridges in Italy]]