Wednesday, May 11, 2011

World's Most Amazing Bridges

Magdeburg Water Bridge (Germany)
Magdeburg Water Bridge is a 918 meter ( 3,011 ft) long water Bridge constructed from 1997 to 2003 at a cost of 500 million Euros. The bridge is the longest navigable aqueduct in the world.The water bridge had been planned since 1919, but construction was postponed during World War 2. The Magdeburg Water Bridge connects the former East and West Germany over the Elbe River.

                          The Fountain Bridge(South Korea)

The Fountain Bridge is located in South Korea,a 10,000-nozzle fountain that runs all the way on both sides. Immediately after being installed, the bridge turned into a major tourist attraction, as the bridge pumps out 190 tons of water per minute using the water from the river below. 

Millau Bridge (France)

One of the world’s tallest vehicular bridges elevated 1,125-ft above the Tarn Valley in southern France is the Millau Bridge. Driving over this bridge has got to be one most thrilling experiences of a lifetime and not a ride for those afraid of heights or bridges.It took three years to build and opened to the public in 2004.

Oliveira Bridge (Brazil)

Oliveira Bridge,the world's first X shaped cable stayed bridge is situated in Brazil.It is 138 metres (450-ft) tall, and connects Marginal Pinheiros to Jornalista Roberto Marinho Avenue.

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