Impressive bridges in the world
The world's longest sea crossing bridge, dizzying high bridge, bridge for ships ... these are impressive works created by people in different countries.
The world's longest sea crossing bridge, dizzying high bridge, bridge for ships . these are impressive works created by people in different countries.
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The bridge over China 's East Sea, also known as Dong Hai Bridge , was completed in May 2005. 30.5 km long, it is one of the longest cross-sea bridges in the world, connecting Shanghai with the port of Yangshan.
Seven Mile Bridge in Florida, USA, running between the Gulf of Mexico and the Florida Strait, about 11 km long. In April, the bridge was played a few hours to organize the "fun run" running competition , to celebrate the construction project.
If you are afraid of heights, you should not go through the Millau bridge . This work crosses the Tarn valley, near Millau in southern France, with pillars as high as 342 m. It is considered the tallest bridge in the world.
Demand is not just for road vehicles. The ships in Germany used the giant Madgeburg bridge to travel between Elbe-Havel and the Mittelland. This 1 kilometer long bridge was opened in 2003, taking 6 years to build and costing 500 million euros.
Feng Yu Bridge Chengyang is one of the most famous roof bridges in Guangxi Province, China. Built in 1916, mainly from wood and stone, the bridge is 65m long and crosses the Linxi River.
Coronado Bridge in San Diego, USA, is one of the few famous bridges thanks to a television program. 3.2 km long, connecting the cities of Coronado and San Diego, operating since 1969, and eventually became the focal point of the famous "Simon & Simon" program in the 1980s.
Lupu Bridge in Shanghai, China, is the longest curved bridge in the world, about 3.2 km. When opened in 2003, it defeated the previous record building, the Gorge Bridge in Fayetteville, West Virginia, USA.
Khaiju Bridge is one of the most famous bridges in Iran. King Abbas II built it on an old bridge in 1650. It has 23 arches and is about 105 m long, 14 m wide.
Gateshead Millennium Bridge is an inclined bridge only for pedestrians and cyclists, crossing the Tyne River in England. By water power, the bridge can rotate horizontally for boats to pass through.
The Nanpu Bridge across the Huangpu River is one of the main bridges in Shanghai, and is the first cable bridge to span more than 400 meters in China. According to Amusing Planet, two 150m-high H-shaped pillars were built on both sides of the bridge, including 22 pairs of steel cables arranged in a fan shape to support the bridge beams. A special feature of the bridge is the spiral design, which helps reduce the slope for vehicles when traveling. With a total length of 8,346 m, the Nanpu Bridge resembles a dragon connecting the old Shanghai area with the rapidly developing Pudong area.
The Da Vinci Bridge in Norway was sketched by Leonardo Da Vinci in 1502 for Emperor Bajazet II of the Ottoman Empire (1453-1922). But 500 years later, this design became a reality thanks to Norwegian artist Vebjørn Sand. According to the Popular Mechanics, the pedestrian bridge opened in 2001 and ran across the E18 highway in Norway. For centuries, Da Vinci's sketch was considered impossible. The curved bridge section is very thin when adjacent to the bridge, but it is flared wide when it reaches the ground. Da Vinci's original plan was to build a bridge that was nearly 220 meters long. However, Sand and his colleagues shortened to 90 m.
The Eshima Ohashi Bridge in Japan connects Matsue and Sakaiminato cities, stretching 1.6 km across Nakaumi Lake. According to Independent, the bridge has a slope of 6.1% in Shimane Prefecture and 5.1% in Tottori Prefecture, making it look like a rollercoaster peak.
Millau Viaduct is a cable-stayed bridge over the Tarn river valley, near Millau in southern France. Bridge designed by French civil engineer Michel Virlogeux and British architect Norman Foster. According to Amusing Planet, this is the tallest bridge in the world, the height of the bridge, calculated from the foot of the highest tower to the top of the cable-stayed column is 343m. On foggy days, this 2,460-meter-long bridge seemed to float in mid-air.
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