Top 10 Oldest Bridges in the World

The Arkadiko Bridge is one of the oldest surviving arch bridges in the world, dating back to the Bronze Age. This Mycenaean bridge is still standing after more than 3,000 years, built using Cyclopean masonry techniques.

The Tarr Steps is a prehistoric stone bridge made of massive stone slabs resting on stone piers. This ancient crossing over the River Barle may have been built as early as 1000 BC and is still used by pedestrians today.

This ancient bridge over the River Meles is associated with the famous poet Homer, who is said to have composed his works near this location. The bridge represents early stone arch construction techniques.

The Pons Fabricius is the oldest Roman bridge in Rome still in its original state. Built by Lucius Fabricius, it connects Tiber Island to the left bank of the Tiber River and remains open to pedestrians after 2,000 years.

The Alcántara Bridge is a masterpiece of Roman engineering, built under Emperor Trajan. Spanning the Tagus River, its central arch rises 45 meters above the water, demonstrating advanced Roman construction techniques.

Originally built as the Aelian Bridge by Emperor Hadrian, Ponte Sant'Angelo connects central Rome with the Castel Sant'Angelo. The bridge is adorned with magnificent Baroque statues added in the 17th century.

The Cendere Bridge is one of the best-preserved Roman bridges, built by the XVI Legion during the reign of Septimius Severus. This single-arch bridge spans the Cendere River and is still walkable today.

Band-e Kaisar ("Caesar's Bridge") was built by Roman engineers captured after the Battle of Edessa. This unique structure served as both a bridge and a dam, demonstrating Roman hydraulic engineering in Persia.

This ancient bridge near Limyra is one of the oldest segmented arch bridges still visible today. Its flattened arch design represents an important development in bridge engineering history.

The Karamagara Bridge was a remarkable feat of Byzantine engineering, featuring one of the earliest known pointed arches. Unfortunately, the bridge is now submerged under the Keban Dam reservoir.