There are 600000 bridges in the U.S., and many things people don't know about these complex structures. Check out these 9 amazing facts about bridges. read more
Pont des Arts is a pedestrian bridge over River Seine in Paris and was the first iron bridge built in France, which would be cool enough for me, as a bridge geek. However, the interest for everyone else is that couples would lock padlocks with their names engraved in them on the mesh in the handrails, as a romantic gesture. read more
Here are nine facts about bridges you’ll find surprising. 1. Bridges can be friendly to the environment. Bridges 1-3 are shown left to right. Engineers are developing bridges that leverage advanced technologies and construction techniques that limit their impact on the environment and in some cases, protect fragile ecosystems from human damage. read more
The bridge has the ability to withstand earthquakes of 8.0 magnitude, as well as strong typhoons and the impact of a 300,000t vessel. The Jiaozhou Bay has an annual ice period of 60 days. The bridge is the largest to be constructed on frozen waters in China. The bridge is expected to have a minimum lifespan of 100 years. read more