Bridges are amazing engineering accomplishments which connect countries, cities, continents and people. However not all crossing are the same, some are true architectural and construction marvels that showcase strongly the immense technological advancements that mankind have made throughout the centuries. Here are the most remarkable bridges on the face of our planet.
Akashi Kaikyō Bridge
This astonishing bridge is also known as Pearl Bridge and connects the Japanese city of Kobe to the island of Awaji in the Seto Indian Sea. It was designed by renowned Japanese civil engineer Satoshi Kashima and built in 1998. It has a total length of 3.911 metres and is credited as the suspension bridge with the longest central span (1.991 metres) in the world. Its pylons are almost 283 metres tall and can be seen from distance. The crossing is currently one of Japan’s most recognisable structures and visited landmarks.
Akashi Kaikyō Bridge
This astonishing bridge is also known as Pearl Bridge and connects the Japanese city of Kobe to the island of Awaji in the Seto Indian Sea. It was designed by renowned Japanese civil engineer Satoshi Kashima and built in 1998. It has a total length of 3.911 metres and is credited as the suspension bridge with the longest central span (1.991 metres) in the world. Its pylons are almost 283 metres tall and can be seen from distance. The crossing is currently one of Japan’s most recognisable structures and visited landmarks.
Øresund Bridge
Øresund Bridge connects Sweden with its neighbouring country of Denmark over the Øresund Strait. It serves both the road and rail network of both countries and is the longest combined crossing on the European continent with a length of 7.845 metres. It commences as a bridge in Sweden and ends as tunnel in Denmark. It was opened in 2000 and was designed by the following architects:
Øresund Bridge connects Sweden with its neighbouring country of Denmark over the Øresund Strait. It serves both the road and rail network of both countries and is the longest combined crossing on the European continent with a length of 7.845 metres. It commences as a bridge in Sweden and ends as tunnel in Denmark. It was opened in 2000 and was designed by the following architects:
- Jorgen Nissen
- Niels Gimsing
- Klaus Falbe Hansen
- Georg Rotne
Charles Bridge
Located in one of Europe’s most beautiful capitals, Prague, Charles Bridge is a symbol of the Czech Republic. It dates back to the 14th century and was built on the same site were once stood the old Judith Bridge. It connects both banks of the Vltava River and is made entirely from Bohemian sandstone. Its main features are the 30 massive and unique statuaries and statues which prominent local and European artists have created throughout the years. Many consider Charles Bridge to be the most stunning gothic style crossing on the globe.
Located in one of Europe’s most beautiful capitals, Prague, Charles Bridge is a symbol of the Czech Republic. It dates back to the 14th century and was built on the same site were once stood the old Judith Bridge. It connects both banks of the Vltava River and is made entirely from Bohemian sandstone. Its main features are the 30 massive and unique statuaries and statues which prominent local and European artists have created throughout the years. Many consider Charles Bridge to be the most stunning gothic style crossing on the globe.
Pont Jacques Chaban-Delmas
Situated over the Garonne River this vertical-lift bridge is situated in the French city of Bordeaux. It is made from steel and concrete and was designed by a team of architect which comprised of Christophe Cheron, Charles Lavigne and Thomas Lavigne (the latter are father and son). It is name in honour of former French Prime Minister, Jacques Chaban-Delmas and is 575 metres long. It construction commenced in 2009 and ended three years later in 2012. However the crossing was officially opened one year later in 2013. It is reputed as the longest vertical-lift bridge in Europe.
Situated over the Garonne River this vertical-lift bridge is situated in the French city of Bordeaux. It is made from steel and concrete and was designed by a team of architect which comprised of Christophe Cheron, Charles Lavigne and Thomas Lavigne (the latter are father and son). It is name in honour of former French Prime Minister, Jacques Chaban-Delmas and is 575 metres long. It construction commenced in 2009 and ended three years later in 2012. However the crossing was officially opened one year later in 2013. It is reputed as the longest vertical-lift bridge in Europe.
Octávio Frias de Oliveira Bridge
This cable-stayed bridge is named after the prominent Brazilian businessman Octávio Frias de Oliveira. It hangs over the Pinheiros River in São Paulo and spans for a length of 1.600 metres. Its tower is 138 metres tall and is one of the city’s most popular structures. The crossing was open to the public in 2008 and since then has become an important part of the local road network and one of the country’s most visited tourist attractions.
This cable-stayed bridge is named after the prominent Brazilian businessman Octávio Frias de Oliveira. It hangs over the Pinheiros River in São Paulo and spans for a length of 1.600 metres. Its tower is 138 metres tall and is one of the city’s most popular structures. The crossing was open to the public in 2008 and since then has become an important part of the local road network and one of the country’s most visited tourist attractions.
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is one of London’s most emblematic structures. It lies in close proximity to another well-known and highly visited local landmark, Tower of London. It was opened in 1894 and is indentified as bascule and suspension bridge. It is 244 metres long, while its towers are 65 metres tall and are connected with two upper walkways. The bridge is considered to be the most beautiful in the United Kingdom and connects the boroughs of Southwark and Tower Hamlets over the famous Thames River. Its close location to the business district of Canary Wharf has made it a favorite route for local man and van contractors who conduct cost efficient business removals in London.
Tower Bridge is one of London’s most emblematic structures. It lies in close proximity to another well-known and highly visited local landmark, Tower of London. It was opened in 1894 and is indentified as bascule and suspension bridge. It is 244 metres long, while its towers are 65 metres tall and are connected with two upper walkways. The bridge is considered to be the most beautiful in the United Kingdom and connects the boroughs of Southwark and Tower Hamlets over the famous Thames River. Its close location to the business district of Canary Wharf has made it a favorite route for local man and van contractors who conduct cost efficient business removals in London.
Brooklyn Bridge
This legendary bridge connects the New York City quarters of Brooklyn and Manhattan and was built in 1883. It is currently one of the city’s most iconic structures and a testament to this is the fact that it often features in high budget films and television shows. It spans over the East River and has a total length of 1.825 metres. In 1964, the bridge was recognised as a National Historic Landmark by the American authorities. It is classified as a hybrid between a cable-stay and suspension bridge.
This legendary bridge connects the New York City quarters of Brooklyn and Manhattan and was built in 1883. It is currently one of the city’s most iconic structures and a testament to this is the fact that it often features in high budget films and television shows. It spans over the East River and has a total length of 1.825 metres. In 1964, the bridge was recognised as a National Historic Landmark by the American authorities. It is classified as a hybrid between a cable-stay and suspension bridge.
Aliahverdi Khan Bridge
More commonly known as “Si-o-she pol” which literally translated from Farsi means “Bridge of 33 Spans”, this astonishing crossing is one of the eleven bridges that are located in the city of Isfahan in the central parts of Iran. It is the longest crossing over the Zayandeh River and one of the city’s most visited structures, especially during night as its lights reflect in the water underneath and create a one of kind and colourful view.
More commonly known as “Si-o-she pol” which literally translated from Farsi means “Bridge of 33 Spans”, this astonishing crossing is one of the eleven bridges that are located in the city of Isfahan in the central parts of Iran. It is the longest crossing over the Zayandeh River and one of the city’s most visited structures, especially during night as its lights reflect in the water underneath and create a one of kind and colourful view.
Moses Bridge
One of the most interesting and unique crossings in the world the Moses Bridge lies in Halsteren in the Netherlands. It is made entirely from wood and waterproofed foil and is part of the well-known Fort de Roovere, one of the village’s most celebrated landmarks. The bridge provide a crossing through (not over) the fort’s moat and created the illusion that it has divided the trench’s water, hence its unusual name.
One of the most interesting and unique crossings in the world the Moses Bridge lies in Halsteren in the Netherlands. It is made entirely from wood and waterproofed foil and is part of the well-known Fort de Roovere, one of the village’s most celebrated landmarks. The bridge provide a crossing through (not over) the fort’s moat and created the illusion that it has divided the trench’s water, hence its unusual name.
Helix Bridge
Previously known as the Double Helix Bridge this crossing lies in Singapore and mimics that shape of DNA. It was opened in 2010 and spans for a total of 280 metres. It is a pedestrian-only bridge and hangs over the Marina Bay which is the island’s most opulent and exquisite area. It is made from stainless steel and is credited to be one of Asia’s most important structures.
Cize-Bolozon Viaduct
This vehicular and rail bridge links both sides of the Ain Gorge in the eastern parts of France. It was originally designed by Jean-François Blassel and built during the mid-1870s. Sadly the first crossing was destroyed during World War II and the French constructed an identical reproduction during the 1950s. It has a total of eleven spans and a length of 273 metres.
Previously known as the Double Helix Bridge this crossing lies in Singapore and mimics that shape of DNA. It was opened in 2010 and spans for a total of 280 metres. It is a pedestrian-only bridge and hangs over the Marina Bay which is the island’s most opulent and exquisite area. It is made from stainless steel and is credited to be one of Asia’s most important structures.
Cize-Bolozon Viaduct
This vehicular and rail bridge links both sides of the Ain Gorge in the eastern parts of France. It was originally designed by Jean-François Blassel and built during the mid-1870s. Sadly the first crossing was destroyed during World War II and the French constructed an identical reproduction during the 1950s. It has a total of eleven spans and a length of 273 metres.
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