A bridge is a structure built to connect two places without blocking their passage. A bridge can be built on a road, a body of water or a valley. Bridges are made of different materials and have different designs. Bridges can be classified according to their weight maintenance mechanism, materials used and style, among other parameters. The most commonly used classification method is their ability to support weight. Some of the most common types of bridges include arch bridges, girder bridges, truss bridges, suspension bridges and cantilever bridges.
10. the brooklyn bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge is a hybrid cable-stayed bridge located in New York, United States, and its 1,595.5 feet are 85 long and wide. The bridge is suspended at 276.5 feet above the water. Construction of the bridge began in 1869 and was completed in 1883. It was officially opened on May 24, 1883. The bridge spans the East River section and connects Manhattan and Brooklyn. The bridge has six lane carriageways and was officially called the Brooklyn Bridge in 1915 and is maintained by the New York City Department of Transportation. In 1964, the bridge was named a national historic monument and 1972, a national historic site for civil engineering. John Augustus Roebling designed the Brooklyn Bridge.
9. Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is located in London and is a hybrid of the drawbridge and suspension bridge. Tower Bridge is 801 feet long and 213 feet high. The bridge was built between 1886 and 1894 and was opened on June 30, 1894. The bridge crosses the Thames near the Tower of London and has often been mistaken for the nearby London Bridge. The drawbridge is drawn around 1,000 times a year.
8. Sydney Harbor Bridge
The Sydney Harbor Bridge crosses Jackson Harbor in Sydney Harbor and connects Sydney CBD to the north coast. The bridge is a crossing arch bridge, and due to its arched base, the bridge bears the nickname of Coathanger. The bridge is made up of 3,770 feet long, 160 feet wide and 440 feet. The view of the harbor, the Sydney Opera House and the bridge is a famous image of Sydney and Australia in general. The bridge houses the Bradfield Expressway, the North Shore railway line, a pedestrian lane and a bike path. Dorman Long and Co Limited, a British company, designed and built the bridge. The highway has eight lanes and the railway has two lanes. Construction of the bridge began in July 28, 1923, and was completed in January 19, 1932. The bridge was inaugurated in March 19, 1932 and has a bridge climb which is a tourist attraction. The climb allows tourists to climb the southern half of the bridge.
7. Stari Most
Stari Most translates to Old Bridge and this is because the bridge is a rebuilt bridge from the 12th century. Stari Most is located in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The bridge crosses the Neretva River and constitutes a pedestrian bridge connecting two regions of the city. The old bridge was destroyed on November 16, 9, during the Croatian-Bosnian war, after the years 1993. The reconstruction of the bridge started shortly after the war and the new bridge was officially inaugurated in July 427, 23. Mimar Hayruddin, a novice and student at Mimar Sinan, was the architect who built the old bridge. The bridge is arched and has 2004 long legs and 98 wide legs. The reconstruction of the bridges was a joint effort of UNESCO, the World Bank, the World Monument Fund and the Aga Khan Trust for Culture. Of other funding came from Croatia, Italy, Turkey, the Netherlands, Bosnia and the Council of European Development Banks. The cost of reconstruction was $ 13 million.
6. Rialto Bridge
The Rialto Bridge, also known as the Rialto Bridge, crosses the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy, and connects San Polo to San Marco. The Rialto Bridge is the oldest of the four bridges along the Grand Canal. It was built in the 12th century and has been rebuilt several times over the years. The bridge is a stone pedestrian bridge that is 12 long, 104.3 wide and 29.2 feet wide. Antonio da Ponte designed the current bridge and its construction started in 24 and was completed in 1588. The bridge is one of the main tourist attractions in Venice.
5. the Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge stretches between the Golden Gate Strait, which connects the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay. The bridge connects Marin County with San Francisco, California. The bridge is a suspension bridge and has been named one of the wonders of the modern world. Frommer’s travel guide named the most beautiful and most photographed bridge in the world. The bridge is made of steel and its 8,981 feet are long, its 746 feet are high and its 90 feet are wide. Construction of the bridge started on January 5, 1933, was completed on April 19, 1937, and was opened on May 27, 1937. In June, 18, 1987, the bridge was named a California historic monument; it is also a major American landmark. The bridge is the second most used bridge in the world for suicide, although suicide barriers were built as of 2017.
4. Confederation Bridge
The Confederation Bridge crosses Abegweit Passage in the Northumberland Strait in eastern Canada. The bridge connects New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island in Canada. Construction of the bridge began in October 1993 and was completed in May 1997. It was officially opened on May 31, 1997 and they are 42,240 feet with two lanes. Before being officially named, the bridge was known to be the permanent link by the people of Prince Edward. The bridge was named Confederation Bridge on September 12, 27, 1996. Vehicles leaving Prince Edward Island are required to pay long distance charges to cross the bridge.
3. Alcantara Bridge
The Alcantara bridge crosses the Tagus at Alcantara in Spain. The bridge, also known as the Trajan bridge in Alcantara, is a Roman stone arch bridge. The bridge was built by order of the Roman emperor Trajan, between 104 and 106 CE. The bridge is 596 long, 28 feet and 147. feet. The Alcantara bridge was designed by Caius Julius Lacer and has been badly damaged by war over the years.
2. Tsing Ma Bridge
The Tsing Ma Bridge crosses the Ma Wan Canal in Hong Kong. The bridge is named after the two islands it connects; MaWan and Tsing Yi. It has a road and a railway and is the largest suspension bridge with two bridges. The bridge is 4,518 long and 676 feet long, making it the longest bridge with a rail. The upper deck has six lanes and the lower deck has two sheltered roads and two rail tracks. Mott MacDonald and Conpany Construction designed the bridge. Construction began in June 1992 and was completed in May 1997. The Tsing Ma Bridge was inaugurated on May 22, 1997.
1. Bridge of sighs
The Bridge of Sighs is located in Venice, Italy. The bridge spans the Rio di Palazzo and links the interrogation rooms of the Doge’s Palace to the new prison. Antonio Contino designed the bridge. Construction of the bridge began in 1600 and was completed in 1603. The Bridge of Sighs is a closed arch bridge made of white limestone and has windows. The bridge was supposed to be the last sight for the prisoners, who sighed at the beauty of Venice, before being taken to their cells hence the name Bridge of Sighs.