Amazing Landmarks

5 Amazing World Bridges

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:16:17 GMT

There are some truly amazing bridges that are incredible feats of engineering and design. We can but marvel at how many of them were ever constructed. Let’s take a look a t five of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

The Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge is internationally regarded as an iconic symbol of San Francisco and California. The American Society of Civil Engineers have called it one of the Wonders of the Modern World, and it is arguably the most photographed and easily recognizable bridge anywhere on the planet. Think of American bridges and this bridge will spring to mind. Opened originally in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge had the longest main span of 4,200 ft (1,289 m) for a suspension bridge anywhere in the world until 1964 when it was beaten by the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge in New York with 4,260 ft (1,298 m).

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sydney Harbor Bridge has been given the nickname “The Coathanger” for rather obvious reasons. Views of Sydney Opera House, the harbor and Sydney Harbor Bridge are iconic images associated with Australia today. It opened in 1932 and immediately became an engineer
ing achievement Australia could be proud of. It is the sixth longest spanning-arch bridge in the world.

There are many more spectacular bridges to be seen around the world and all of them show what can be achieved by bridge builders who have the skills in design, engineering and construction to create these wonders.

Gateshead Millennium Bridge

Gateshead Millennium Bridge is also known as the “Winking Eye Bridge” and the “Blinking Eye Bridge” due to its very unusual shape and its way of tilting. This very visually unusual bridge links Gateshead with Newcastle-upon-Tyne. It is also unusual from a structural and mechanical point of view too because it is the first bridge to pivot on four self-aligning and greaseless bearings . It employs both fixed and floating bearings on either side of the River Tyne.

Vasco da Gama Bridge

The Vasco da Gama Bridge in Portugal spans the Tagus River and at 12.3 km is the longest bridge in all of Europe. With six road lanes and flanked by viaducts, this incredible bridge is named after the famous Portuguese explorer. It was opened in March 1998 just in time for Expo 98. Portugal is rightly proud of this amazing bridge that is on the “must-see” list for all visitors to the country.

Tower Bridge

London’s Tower Bridge is one of the most famous sights of the UK capital. This iconic bridge combines a bascule with a suspension bridge. It gets its name from its proximity to the Tower of London, and it was first opened back in 1894 by the Prince of Wales. Today it is one of the main attractions for tourists who visit the city.

10 Bridges in New York City

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 13:23:51 GMT

Did you know that New York is home to around 2,000 bridges and tunnels? If you’re in the big apple on a trip, or just want to get to know the city a little better, then you can discover more about NYC’s fascinating history just by stepping outside a little, whether your base is a house, apartment or hotel. All within easy distance of public transport.

Brooklyn Bridge

This iconic bridge opened in 1883 and has been featured in many Hollywood movies and TV shows since. It’s one of the most easily recognizable aspects of the city skyline, and is almost 6,000 feet long.

Manhattan Bridge

This suspensi on bridge connects western Brooklyn with southeast Manhattan. It opened in 1909, and the main span of it is 1,470 feet long.

Williamsburg Bridge

Another of the oldest bridges in the city, this one was constructed in 1896 and connects Williamsburg, Brooklyn and Manhattan's Lower East Side. As well as eight lanes of traffic, it also holds a bike path, a walkway, and the J, M, and Z subway lines.

George Washington Bridge

This suspension bridge is double-decked, and spans the Hudson river from the Palisades park near Fort Lee, New Jersey, across to Manhattan.

Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

Formerly known as the Triborough Bridge , this was renamed in 2008 and is, in fact, comprised of three branches, connecting Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens.

Queensboro Bridge

Names are an issue, again, here, as this bridge is also known as the 59th Street Bridge and the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge (this is its official name). It’s a cantilever style bridge and was completed in 1909.

Hell Gate Bridge

Otherwise known as the New York Connecting Railroad Bridge or the East River Arch Bridge, Hell Gate Bridge is so called because it resembles a red archway. It was constructed between 1912 and 1916.

High Bridge

Originally known as the Aqueduct Bridge, this is the oldest bridge in NYC , and was opened in 1848. These days, it only carries bikes and pedestrians, but is an important piece of the city’s history.

Goethals Bridge

This is, in fact, a couple of cable-stayed bridges which once linked New Jersey to Staten Island. Its unusual shape makes it a unique, interesting addition to the city’s bridge collection, and it first opened in 1928 - however, it closed a few years ago, and its replacement (New Goethals Bridge) now runs alongside it.

Outerbridge Crossing

Another bridge which spans to Staten Island, Outerbridge, as it’s often known, is a cantilever bridge. It carries two important freeways: New York State Route 440 and New Jersey Route 440.

Egypt Flooding of Nile (video)

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 13:05:41 GMT

Nile River Cruise

barryclapson50@gmail.com (Brian Clapson) — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 13:05:41 GMT

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