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General Information

Other name(s): Bridge of Apollodorus over the Danube
Beginning of works: 103
Completion: 105
Status: destroyed (270)

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Location

Location: , ,
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Crosses:
  • Danube
Coordinates: 44° 37' 8.15" N    22° 40' 4.05" E
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Technical Information

Dimensions

width 20 m
height 19 m
total length 1 135 m
number of spans 21
piers number 20

Materials

piers stone
arches timber
deck flooring timber

Chronology

104

Trajan orders Apollodorus of Damascus to design and build the bridge.

Notes

Built under Trajan, the bridge was abandoned by the a later emperor, Aurelian, who ordered the superstructure removed. Due to decay and probably willing dismantling only one pier remains in part.

Participants

Design

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  • About this
    data sheet
  • Structure-ID
    20001271
  • Published on:
    03/02/2001
  • Last updated on:
    02/03/2023
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