World's Most Amazing Bridges

1. The Brooklyn Bridge New York. USA.

Brooklyn Bridge at Night. By andrew mace

An iconic part of the New York skyline, the Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in

the USA. Designed to span the East River, the bridge was completed in 1883 and until 1903 it was the

longest suspension bridge in the world.

2. The Millau Viaduct

South of France

By tibchris

Only 37 m (121 ft) shorter than the Empire State Building in New York, the Millau Viaduct is the tallest

bridge in the world. 343.0 m (1,125 ft) tall and 2,460 m (8,071 ft) long, this giant construction,

spanning the valley of the river Tarn, is one of the most impressive road-bridges on the globe. It was

opened to traffic in December 2004.

3. The Helix Bridge

Singapore

The Helix Bridge. By williamcho

The Helix Bridge is an ultra modern double-helix structure that emerged in Singapore in April 2010.

Besides its function of linking Marina Centre with Marina Bay in the city, the bridge also serves as a

gallery and an observation platform, providing amazing views of Singapore.

4. The Millenium Bridge

London. UK.

Millenium Bridge. By marksteelenz

Among London's numerous bridges, the Millennium Footbridge a.k.a. the Wobbly Bridge, is the first

pedestrian-only bridge crossing the River Thames. Linking the City of London, near St. Paul's'

Cathedral and the Tate Modern Gallery, the bridge is one of the most pleasant walking paths in the

city. It was opened in 2000, but due to some unexpected lateral vibration it was closed after two days

of its opening and successfully reopened in 2002.

5. The Rainbow Bridge

Tokyo. Japan.

Rainbow Bridge. By Jukka Vuokko

The Rainbow Bridge linking Tokyo with Odaiba, the city's waterfront development, is one of the most

romantic and beautiful landmarks of the metropolis. Completed in 1993, the bridge is almost 800 m

long and 126 m high and its towers are designed to harmonize with the skyline of Tokyo. At night, the

bridge glitters in different colors, using solar energy accumulated during the day.

6. The Navajo Bridge Arizona. USA.

Navajo Bridge. By Lee Sie

For almost 600 miles (970 km), the Navajo Bridge is the only roadway crossing of the Colorado River

and the Grand Canyon apart from the Glen Canyon Bridge. The original bridge was completed in 1929.

However, due to the heavy traffic, the local authorities decided to construct a new steel arch bridge

that was opened in 1995.

7.The Coronado Bridge

San Diego. USA.

Coronado Bridge. By Lee Sie

One of the most amazing bridges in California, the San Diego Coronado Bridge is a 3.4 km (2.1 mi)

long part of State Route 75. Reaching a maximum height of 200 feet (61m), the span is tall enough to

allow the U.S. Navy ships to pass underneath it. The construction of the bridge was commenced in

1967 and lasted two years.

8. The Tower Bridge

London. UK.

Tower Bridge. By vgm8383

The icon of London, the Tower Bridge is an amazing bascule and suspension bridge over the River

Thames. Completed at the end of the 19th century, the bridge still serves as a busy and vital crossing

of the river. 40,000 people cross the bridge every day and its bascules rise around 1,000 times a year.

9. The Octavio Frias de Oliveira Bridge

São Paulo. Brazil.

Ponte Estaiada, São Paulo.Brazil. By marcos leal

Within two years since its opening in 2008, the Octavio bridge, has become one of the most

recognizable and attractive landmarks of the city of São Paulo. The unusual form of the bridge deck of

an "X" makes the construction appear as a very modern and sophisticated development. The Octavio

is the only bridge in the world where two curved tracks are supported by a single mast.

10. The Pennybacker Bridge

Austin. USA.

By CraigAllen

The Pennybacker Bridge is a part of Loop 360 highway, considered one of the most scenic routes in

Texas, winding through the hills of West Austin. The beautiful construction, more commonly known as

the "360 Bridge", has a uniform weathered rust finish that blends in with the surrounding hills and the

lake. The bridge was officially opened for traffic in 1982.

11. The Széchenyi Chain Bridge

Budapest. Hungary.

The Széchenyi Chain Bridge in Budapest. By Christopher Chan

Linking Buda, the western part of the Hungarian capital, with Pest, the eastern part of the city, the

Széchenyi Chain Bridge on the Danube River was the first permanent bridge across the river, opened

in 1849. At the time of its construction, the bridge was considered a wonder of the world and a symbol

of advancement. Today, it still impresses with its art deco design and grandeur.

12. Hangzhou Bay Bridge Hangzhou Bay. China.

By hto2008

Connecting the municipalities of Jiaxing and Ningbo in China, the Hangzhou Bay Bridge, of 22 miles

(35.6 km), is the longest trans-oceanic bridge in the world. This impressively long highway bridge was

opened in May 2008. Thanks to the bridge's opening, the highway travel distance between Shanghai

and Ningbo was reduced from 4 to 2.5 hours.

13. The Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco. USA.

The Golden Gate Bridge at Dusk. By Stuck in Customs

A symbol of San Francisco and the USA, the Golden Gate Bridge is truly a beautiful piece of

architecture. No wonder it was ranked fifth on the List of America's Favorite Architecture by the

American Institute of Architects. Apparently, the striking orange color was originally used as a sealant,

but the locals persuaded Irving Morrow, the designer of the bridge, to keep it vibrant orange instead

of going grey or silver.

14. The Henderson Waves Bridge

Singapore

Henderson Waves, Singapore. By yeowatzup

Running 36 meters above Henderson Road in Singapore, the Henderson Waves is the highest

pedestrian-only bridge in the city, of a length of 274 meters (899 ft). It comes as no surprise that the

absolutely extraordinary form of the wave-shape steel ribs that snake through the metropolis was

awarded Design of the Year for the President's Design Award at the Singapore Design Week 2009.

15. Forth Railway Bridge

Scotland

Forth Railway Bridge. By Nestor M

The Forth Railway Bridge, connecting Fife council area with Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is the

world's longest cantilever bridge for rail transport of a length of 2.5 km. (1.5 mile). Opened in 1890, it

was the first bridge in Britain built entirely of steel and today it is still regarded as an engineering

marvel.