What’s the Oldest Bridge Still Standing?

Bridges are one of the most iconic civil engineering projects. Do you know which is the oldest bridge still in use today? Let’s talk about some of the most durable structures in the world!

One thing that stands out: the Caravan Bridge in Izmir. Turkey (c. 850 BCE) is generally cited as the oldest bridge still in use. it still carries pedestrians across the Meles River. If you count older structures that are passable but not in continuous public roadway service, the Mycenaean Arkadiko (Kazarma) Bridge in Greece (c.