TOP TEN BRIDGES IN THE WORLD TO DRIVE ON
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We all travel by means of road, water and air and go to different places for the sake of amusement and knowledge. While travelling by roads, we encounter many type of bridges, some of which may be high, some may be low, old, new, etc. But have we ever wondered that which could be the top 10 bridges in the world over which people desire to drive through. If not, then we have done the job for you and here you can check the review of top 10 bridges in the world. So, without taking a breather, lets go through the bridges.
10.) Millau Viaduct, France
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"This cable-stayed bridge is placed in the South of France, and, at a most extreme stature of 343 meters (1,125 feet), is the not the most noteworthy, however the tallest bridge on the planet."
9.) Royal Gorge, Colorado
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"Found in an amusement stop in Colorado, this bridge was known as the highest on the planet until 2001, when it was surpassed by the Liuguanghe Bridge in China. It is suspended over the Arkansa waterway, and we propose not halting to look down while crossing it, for dread of amazing vertigo."
8.) Mackinac Bridge, Michigan
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"The Mackinac Bridge is the world's third longest completely suspended bridge (hitting an awesome 8,615 feet, or 2,627 meter). Five laborers were killed amid the development of this extension."
7.) Langkawi Sky Bridge, Malaysia
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"This bridge, spotted at the Gunung Mat Cincang peak, can only be accessed by cable car. It hangs suspended almost 700 meters above ocean level, which is stunning considering that the bridge had to be built wholly on the ground before being lifted to its current place by helicopter!"
6.) Storseisundet Bridge, Norway
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"On the off chance that you appreciate roller-coasters, you'll completely love this bridge in Norway. In spite of the fact that not so much hazardous in any physical sense, this bridge does add a component of adventure to the intersection, owing to its steepness and open nature."
5.) Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, Louisiana
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"This causeway is backed by a gigantic measure of cement pilings owing to its unsafe nature. It was recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest bridge over water on the planet."
4.) Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, USA
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"This world popular image of the United State's west drift has a main span of 1,280 meters (4,199 ft) which makes it the eleventh longest bridge on the planet. Eleventh spot may not sound much, yet looking into that the bridge opened in 1937 makes it truly astounding as the other 10 were built amid the last 10-20 years. The Golden Gate bridge is placed in San Francisco and is perhaps the city's most celebrated fascination. With the perspective of the bay around it, it is really a sight to see"
3.) Sidhue River Bridge, China
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"This suspended extension compasses more than 1,300 meters, connecting Shanghai and Chendo, and is just part of the long and unsafe mountain pass known as thruway Huyu G50. At a shocking stature of 460 meters, this bridge is the most noteworthy extension on the planet."
2.) Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia
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"A steel through curve connect crosswise over Sydney Harbor. The bridge conveys streets for vehicles and railroads and bike and walker activity between the North Shore and the focal business region of the city. The wonderful perspective of the bridge with the harbor and the Sydney Opera House structure form the so recognizable and sublime horizon of the city. It is an image of Sydney and Australia. The bridge is nicknamed "The Coathanger" by the local residents in view of its curve based structure."
1.) Tower Bridge, London, England
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"Constructed from 1886 till 1894, this symbol of London is a joined bascule and suspension bridge in London, over the River Thames. It is near to the Tower of London, from which it takes its name. Both the bridge and the château by it are a standout amongst the most gone to landmarks not just in London or England, but in Europe and even the whole world."
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