Wednesday, May 30, 2012

24 of the world's most amazing bridges

by Chris Anderson

Thousands of tourists have crowded onto and around San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge to celebrate the iconic structure's 75th birthday.

Crowds partied across its three-kilometer length, boats cruised on the water below and a finale of fireworks lit up the San Franciscan sky. 

It took four years to build, costing US$35 million and finally opened in 1937. It has remained one of the engineering world's most famous poster boys since. 

But it's not the only bridge that merits celebration.

Here are 23 others (plus San Fran's Golden Gate) that are worth a look.

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Source: http://rss.cnngo.com/~r/cnngo/~3/Ut81O8hrC8Q/24-worlds-most-amazing-bridges-062644

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