My argument is that the fact that any particular stretch of road was built doesn't prove its usefulness or superiority over alternative means of transportation.

My argument is that the fact that any particular stretch of road was built doesn't prove its usefulness or superiority over alternative means of transportation. Though considering much more limited resources and greater personal interest of people in office (and options to enrich themselves), I would guess that Roman bureaucracy couldn't be as wasteful as current first world governments. Your snide tone is neither necessary nor justified.