One of the most iconic Structures in North America, and the number one tourist attraction in San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge opened to the public in 1937.
It connects San Francisco to California’s northern counties and spans almost two miles across the Golden Gate, the narrow strait where San Francisco Bay opens to the Pacific Ocean. It has tremendous 746-foot tall towers, Art Deco styling, and signature International Orange color. If you plan to visit, be ready for crowds because the bridge sees about 10 million visitors yearly.
Sydney Harbour Bridge - Sydney
Nicknamed “The Coathanger” because of its arch-based design, this steel arch bridge crosses over the Sydney harbour and connects the Sydney central business district and the north shore.
The bridge carries traffic from rail, vehicles, bikes and pedestrians. The dramatic view of the bridge, the harbour, and the closeby Sydney Opera House is an iconic image of Sydney, and likewise, Australia. The bridge’s design was influenced by the Hell Gate Bridge in New York City.
Akashi Kaikyō Bridge - Japan
The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is a suspension bridge which connects the city of Kobe on the Japanese mainland of Honshu to Iwaya on Awaji island.
It has a length of almost four kilometers and crosses the Akashi strait as part of the Honshu-Shikoku highway. It was opened to the public in 1998.
Baliem River Bridge – Western New Guinea
Located above rapid choppy waters of the Baliem river in the Baliem valley, cross this makeshift bridge at your own risk and we definitely won’t judge if you’re too afraid.
While it does look like the designer of this bridge used an acceptable outline and one which mirrors professional engineering, something about it still isn’t reassuring.
Bhumibol Bridges - Bangkok
This multi-level spiral interchange above the Chao Phraya River looks more like a rollercoaster than a bridge. This bridge is in the south of Bangkok between the two cable slated Bhumibol bridges and reaches a height of 164 feet.
The bridge connects the north-south route over the bridges with the western approach. It has a very elegant design, with concrete towers and an elongated diamond shape.