Difference between revisions of "Loreto Bridge"
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| − | A unique frame bridge with an Italian style “belly” span in the center, the Loreto bridge crosses a deep gorge in the mountainous Liguria region of Italy. Since the frame or arch effect of compression does not occur across the central span, the Triora or Loreto bridge could also be considered a beam bridge with inclined piers. However you define it, the bridge will always be picture perfect in its remote setting next to a small church. Bungee jumping groups occasionally trek to the bridge. For information, contact http://www.parini.it/Bungee_jumping.html | + | A unique frame bridge with an Italian style “belly” span in the center, the Loreto bridge crosses a deep gorge in the mountainous Liguria region of Italy. Since the frame or arch effect of compression does not occur across the central span, the Triora or Loreto bridge could also be considered a beam bridge with inclined piers. However you define it, the bridge will always be picture perfect in its remote setting next to a small church. Bungee jumping groups occasionally trek to the bridge. For information, contact http://www.parini.it/Bungee_jumping.html |
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Revision as of 05:51, 10 December 2018
Loreto Bridge
Ponte Loreto
Triora Bridge
Ponte Triora
Triora, Liguria, Italy
367 feet high / 112 meters high
(276) foot span / (84) meter span
1959
A unique frame bridge with an Italian style “belly” span in the center, the Loreto bridge crosses a deep gorge in the mountainous Liguria region of Italy. Since the frame or arch effect of compression does not occur across the central span, the Triora or Loreto bridge could also be considered a beam bridge with inclined piers. However you define it, the bridge will always be picture perfect in its remote setting next to a small church. Bungee jumping groups occasionally trek to the bridge. For information, contact http://www.parini.it/Bungee_jumping.html
The 3 main spans are reportedly 119 meters long.
Loreto Bridge satellite image.
