Development of bridges from ancient civilization until the 21st century By _zaaria_ 2000 BCE Planks were used to cross rivers 2000 BCE Fallen tree spans the gap 1380 BCE Clapper bridges 1300 BCE Arch bridge was invented in Greece Period: 1220 BCE to 1229 BCE Vine bridges Period: 600 to 700 Tiber bridge (first beam bridge) 1570 Truss bridge Period: 1741 to 1800 Suspension bridge Period: 1800 to 1900 Viaduct bridge Period: 1867 to 2000 Cantilever bridge Period: 1955 to 2000 Cable-stayed bridge