Bridges and human have had a long history. Some bridges connect continents, while others are known for their histories and cultural interest.
"Few man-made structures combine the technical with the aesthetic in such an evocative way as bridges," wrote David J. Brown, a bridge historian and author of 'Bridges: Three Thousand Years of Defying Nature' in a report in Forbes.
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
This San Francisco landmark took four yeasr to connect San Francisco to Marin County. It is culminated to be the world's longest (4,200 feet) and tallest suspension bridge when it opened in Bay Area in 1937. The Joseph Strauss Art Deco suspension bridge was painted 'International Orange' to match the warm coastal surroundings and to stand out against the horizon for boaters.
Ponte Vecchio, Florence Italy
Centuries ago, it was common for shops and even houses to stand on a bridge. Today, the most prominent example is Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Italy. The bridge was rebuilt after the flood in 1345, the upgrade in 1565 added a second story to the stone segmental arch bridge spanning the Arno River. The second story houses the workshops and houses. Ponte Vecchio is the only one of its kind in Florence that survived World War II.
Magdeburg Water Brige, Germany
The longest navigable aqueduct in the world connects Elbe-Havel Canal to the Mittellandkanal. In 2003, the new concrete water bridge near Berlin gave ships a water-filled crossing.
Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia
After eight years of construction, the steel bridge opened in 1932 and features six million hand-driven rivets. The bridge was the widest long-span bridge in the world at 160 feet wide until 2012.
Scale Lane Footbridge, England
Pedestrians are the priority with this bridge in Hull, England. The swinging pedestrian bridge is what some call the shape of an apostrophe. Opened in 2013 and designed by McDowell+Benedetti, the black steel bridge serves as a crossing of the River Hull.
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