Famous Bridges
Links to the world's more famous bridges.
Ambassador Bridge
Great history, photos, and statistics for the Ambassador Bridge that connects Detroit, MI, USA with Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
Great history, photos, and statistics for the Ambassador Bridge that connects Detroit, MI, USA with Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
Bakkasundbrua Bridge
Photos and descriptions of the Bakkasundbrua Bridge.
Photos and descriptions of the Bakkasundbrua Bridge.
Bixby Bridge
Bixby Bridge in Big Sur, California is one of the tallest single span concrete arch bridges in the world.
Bixby Bridge in Big Sur, California is one of the tallest single span concrete arch bridges in the world.
Brooklyn Bridge
Designed by John A. Roebling, Brooklyn Bridge in New York is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States. The construction of Brooklyn Bridge brought several tragedies.
Designed by John A. Roebling, Brooklyn Bridge in New York is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States. The construction of Brooklyn Bridge brought several tragedies.
Charles River Bridge Statistics
Summary statistics on the Charles River Bridge (Boston, Massachusetts, USA)including photo, length, construction, and completion date.
Summary statistics on the Charles River Bridge (Boston, Massachusetts, USA)including photo, length, construction, and completion date.
Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
Summary statistics on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (Cape Charles and Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA) including photo, length, construction, and completion date.
Summary statistics on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (Cape Charles and Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA) including photo, length, construction, and completion date.
Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
History, photos, tourist attractions, and frequently asked questions.
History, photos, tourist attractions, and frequently asked questions.
Clark Bridge
From the Web site for Alton and the River Bend Communities of Southwestern Illinois, photos and information about the Clark Bridge.
From the Web site for Alton and the River Bend Communities of Southwestern Illinois, photos and information about the Clark Bridge.
Confederation Bridge
The Confederation Bridge connects Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick in Canada, is 12.9 km. long and is the longest bridge over ice covered water in the world.
The Confederation Bridge connects Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick in Canada, is 12.9 km. long and is the longest bridge over ice covered water in the world.
Covered Bridges in Pennsylvania
Extensive list of covered bridges in Pennsylvania, including at least one picture of each bridge. Also included is a short list of covered bridges in other states.
Extensive list of covered bridges in Pennsylvania, including at least one picture of each bridge. Also included is a short list of covered bridges in other states.
Firth of Forth Bridge Statistics
Summary statistics on the Firth of Forth Bridge (South Queensferry and North Queensferry, Scotland) including photo, length, construction, and completion date.
Summary statistics on the Firth of Forth Bridge (South Queensferry and North Queensferry, Scotland) including photo, length, construction, and completion date.
Garabit Viaduct Statistics
Summary statistics on the Garabit Viaduct(Massif Central, France)including photo, length, construction, and completion date.
Summary statistics on the Garabit Viaduct(Massif Central, France)including photo, length, construction, and completion date.
George P. Coleman Bridge Statistics
Summary statistics on the George P. Coleman Bridge (Yorktown, Virginia, USA)including photo, length, construction, and completion date.
Summary statistics on the George P. Coleman Bridge (Yorktown, Virginia, USA)including photo, length, construction, and completion date.
George Washington Bridge History
Detailed history and photos of the George Washington Bridge in New York.
Detailed history and photos of the George Washington Bridge in New York.
Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge in California has the seventh-longest main span in the world. When it was constructed in the 1930s, it was the world's longest.
The Golden Gate Bridge in California has the seventh-longest main span in the world. When it was constructed in the 1930s, it was the world's longest.
Great Belt (Storebaelt) Bridge & Tunnel
History, facts, and photos both during and after construction.
History, facts, and photos both during and after construction.
History of the Brooklyn Bridge
Bridge statistics, history, and vintage photos.
Bridge statistics, history, and vintage photos.
Homestead Bridge
Construction information and photos for the Homestead Bridge in New Mexico, from your Guide to Composite Materials.
Construction information and photos for the Homestead Bridge in New Mexico, from your Guide to Composite Materials.
Humber Bridge
Technical specifications, photos, and traffic statistics.
Technical specifications, photos, and traffic statistics.
Iron Bridge Statistics
Summary statistics on the Iron Bridge (Shropshire, England) including photo, length, construction, and completion date.
Summary statistics on the Iron Bridge (Shropshire, England) including photo, length, construction, and completion date.
Ironbridge Gorge Museum
Photos, facts, and history of the bridge.
Photos, facts, and history of the bridge.
Louisville Indiana, Ohio River Bridges Project
A project web site for Louisville Indiana, Ohio River Bridges Project.
A project web site for Louisville Indiana, Ohio River Bridges Project.
Mackinac Bridge, MI
History and photographs of this scenic bridge that connects the Upper and Lower penninsulas in Michigan.
History and photographs of this scenic bridge that connects the Upper and Lower penninsulas in Michigan.
New River Gorge Bridge Statistics
Summary statistics on the New River Gorge Bridge (Fayetteville, West Virginia, USA)including photo, length, construction, and completion date.
Summary statistics on the New River Gorge Bridge (Fayetteville, West Virginia, USA)including photo, length, construction, and completion date.
Photos of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse
Several photos taken during and after the collapse.
Several photos taken during and after the collapse.
Pittsburgh - City of Bridges
If you like bridges then you'll love Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, home to more bridges than any city in the world outside of Venice. View photos and brief facts in this virtual bridge tour.
If you like bridges then you'll love Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, home to more bridges than any city in the world outside of Venice. View photos and brief facts in this virtual bridge tour.
Roads and Bridges
Online version of Roads and Bridges magazine. Includes articles, news, career center, and bookstore
Online version of Roads and Bridges magazine. Includes articles, news, career center, and bookstore
Roebling's Bridge Archives
Fact sheets and vintage photos of bridges by Roebling
Fact sheets and vintage photos of bridges by Roebling
San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge Seismic Safety Project
Caltrans page on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge Seismic Safety Project. Lots of detailed information on the project.
Caltrans page on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge Seismic Safety Project. Lots of detailed information on the project.
Sunshine Skyway Bridge Statistics
Summary statistics on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge (St. Petersburg and Bradenton, Florida, USA)including photo, length, construction, and completion date.
Summary statistics on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge (St. Petersburg and Bradenton, Florida, USA)including photo, length, construction, and completion date.
Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse Movie
Provides a link to a short movie clip of the collapse. Worth the download time to see.
Provides a link to a short movie clip of the collapse. Worth the download time to see.
Tacoma Narrows Bridge Project
History of "Galloping Gertie" as well as information on the new Tacoma Narrows bridge project.
History of "Galloping Gertie" as well as information on the new Tacoma Narrows bridge project.
Tacoma Narrows Bridge Statistics
Summary statistics on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge (Tacoma, Washington,USA)including photo, length, construction, and completion date
Summary statistics on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge (Tacoma, Washington,USA)including photo, length, construction, and completion date
The Humber Bridge
This masterpiece of civil engineering was designed to cross the last major unbridged estuary in Britain. Here are statistics, construction details, diagrams and helpful facts.
This masterpiece of civil engineering was designed to cross the last major unbridged estuary in Britain. Here are statistics, construction details, diagrams and helpful facts.
Ting Kau Bridge Project
Photos and facts about the Ting Kau bridge in Hong Kong, China.
Photos and facts about the Ting Kau bridge in Hong Kong, China.
Tower Bridge Statistics
Summary statistics on the Tower Bridge (London, England)including photo, length, construction, and completion date
Summary statistics on the Tower Bridge (London, England)including photo, length, construction, and completion date
Vasco de Gamma Bridge in Lisbon
Vasco de Gamma Bridge in Lisbon, Portugal is the longest bridge in Europe.
Vasco de Gamma Bridge in Lisbon, Portugal is the longest bridge in Europe.
Verrazano Narrows Bridge Stats
Detailed bridge statistics and articles from New York Roads. Lots of great history.
Detailed bridge statistics and articles from New York Roads. Lots of great history.
Verrazano Narrows
Brief overview and photo from the New York Transit Authority.
Brief overview and photo from the New York Transit Authority.
Wonders of the World Databank
Search for bridges, dams, tunnels, and other structures based on size, length and other criteria.
Search for bridges, dams, tunnels, and other structures based on size, length and other criteria.