we always said we’d cross that bridge
when we got there and here we are
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
greatest bridges for this list we’re
taking a look at some of the most
renowned beautiful architectural
ingenious and record-breaking bridges of
our times number 10 the Meo viaduct Mele
France how do you make something which
has to be so immensely strong against
the forces of nature look very gentle
very delicate standing at a whopping
eleven hundred and twenty-five feet
this French bridge is the tallest on the
globe with its tallest pier measuring
higher than its neighbor the Eiffel
Tower brought into existence by the
minds of Michels Volusia and Norman
Foster an engineer and architect
respectively this four-lane bridge
opened in 2004 after construction that
totaled almost 400 million euros now
with only centimetres separating the two
sections a magnum of champagne is hung
between them to mark the moment spanning
the valley of the river town it’s widely
considered an engineering marvel and
even won an award from the International
Association for bridge and structural
engineering there’s only one thing to
say it’s extraordinary number nine
hadji bridge isfahan iran one of the
finest cities in islam and the cultural
heart of Iran it’s famous for its
dazzling blue tiled domes and romantic
bridges built in the mid 1600s by shah
abbas ii this gorgeous bridge that spans
the Zion de river was also constructed
to serve as a dam which the Iranians
still use to irrigate gardens along the
river visitors to Isfahan will find that
the richly decorated bridge provides
some stunning vantage points from the
central pavilions historically used by
the city’s monarchs with two storeys 24
arches and stone blocks that measure
over six feet long in places the bridge
is considered by enthusiasts to be one
of the most interesting in exist
number eight akashi kaikyo bridge Awaji
Island and Kobe Japan it is the pinnacle
of bridge engineering one of the world’s
longest suspension bridges as well as
one of the tallest this famous bridge
reaches from the city of Kobe over the
Akashi straight to Alya opened in 1998
after construction cost of some five
hundred billion yen it was built after
harsh storms common to the hazardous
waterway sunk several ferries
demonstrating the need for a safer
method of transportation everyone’s
driving slowly now appreciating the
bridge this monstrous bridge spans some
6,500 feet and was constructed so
sturdily that it has survived typhoons
severe sea currents and even earthquakes
Japan came through with much less damage
than other countries would have suffered
and thank God for the way they build
buildings here because I may not be
talking to you number seven chung-yong
bridge sons young count each ina this
one is the most famous one also the
oldest one railway muted
rain bridge is a twin rain bridge we
also call windy and rainy bridge
completed in 1912 the chun-hyang bridge
in Lee Chu is perhaps the most
impressive of the so called wind and
rain bridges created by a Chinese ethnic
group known as the Tong constructed
without the use of even a solitary nail
it is instead held together by
dovetailed wood or wood that is
interlocked through v-shaped projections
at the ends of the boards really really
beautiful in a region with many rivers
and swamps this 211 foot protected
bridge makes it possible for people to
cross on a daily basis number six ponte
vecchio florence italy the only bridge
in the culturally rich city of florence
to survive world war ii it is reported
that Hitler himself commanded that the
bridge not be harmed rebuilt in 1345
after a flood destroyed it almost
completely this medieval stone bridge
has been sung about in famous operas
and is known to tourists as a symbol of
undying love consisting of several
magnificent arches since its
construction it has had shops built
along its length where visitors can find
businesses selling jewelry souvenirs and
art number five Brooklyn Bridge
New York USA it was the biggest bridge
in the world
everyone in Brooklyn and New York agreed
it had absolutely no rivals one of the
most famous bridges in the world this
hybrid cable stayed slash suspension
bridge spans some 1,600 feet and being
one of the oldest bridges of its size in
the country is now considered a national
historic landmark first designed by John
Augustus roofing an immigrant a genius a
civil engineer this mighty connection
between Brooklyn and Manhattan was
opened to the public in May of 1883
referred to in numerous songs and poems
it is also played a role in films like
Annie Hall The Dark Knight Rises and I
am Legend
number four Rialto Bridge Venice Italy
it makes for a great place to watch
traffic on the grand canal the oldest of
four bridges that today traverse the
Grand Canal of Venice this stone bridge
was completed in 1591 after several
major collapses the last one being in
1524 at the time architects like
vincenzo scamozzi
considered the construction to be a
wasted effort and foretold of another
collapse even after architect antonio de
ponte submitted a winning design over
four hundred years later it’s still
standing and the 94 footlong pedestrian
bridge is considered an engineering
marvel and a highlight for tourists to
the city starting at the foot of the
bridge the rouga de refugee will lead
you to a maze of markets and alleyways
to explore number three Sydney Harbour
Bridge Sydney Australia
the premier Jack Lang went ahead on
officially open the bridge initiating a
fortnight of celebrations the splendor
not a disgraced Imperial Road known also
by its nickname the coat hanger this
steel through arch bridge is actually
one of the longest and widest in the
world carrying pedestrians cyclists
trains and cars opened in March of 1932
and praised for having kept many
citizens employed during the Great
Depression it has seen many festivals
and ceremonies including the Sydney 2000
Olympics as well as the Bicentennial
Australia Day celebrations
with steel work that weighs in at around
fifty three thousand tonnes it is used
daily by thousands who travel between
the Sydney central business district and
the North Shore Sibley Harbor is truly a
jewel number two Tower Bridge London
England the most recognized symbol for
this city is the Tower Bridge
completed in 1894 after eight years of
construction this combination of a
bascule and suspension bridge spans the
River Thames and is one of the most
visited monuments in Europe commonly
mistaken for London Bridge this symbol
of London boasts a length of some 800
feet and is crossed by around 40,000
people a day beginning in 2008 the
bridge underwent a four million pound
renovation that ended just in time for
it to be featured as part of the
celebration of the 2012 Olympics and
Paralympics
before we unveil our top pick here are a
few honorable mentions
the bridge which is 516 metres long
contains 16 pillars and 3 bridge towers
number one the Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco USA the Golden Gate Bridge
beckons is a shining example of how
engineering and architectural design can
work together to transform functionality
into artistry the most photographed
bridge in the world and arguably one of
the most beautiful this internationally
recognizable suspension bridge has been
called one of the wonders of the modern
world opened in 1937 it crosses the
Golden Gate Strait and since completion
has appeared in dozens of songs books
and television shows appearing in
countless movies as well it’s been the
setting of timeless classics seeing
fierce battles and been destroyed too
many times to recall in short it’s one
of the most popular and enduring symbols
of the United States but it represents
much more than impressive engineering
achievement it stands as a tribute to
the concept of community
the daring of those who erected it
and the belief that all things are
possible do you agree with our list
which amazing bridges do you think
should have made our list for more
educational top 10s published every day
be sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com
when we got there and here we are
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
greatest bridges for this list we’re
taking a look at some of the most
renowned beautiful architectural
ingenious and record-breaking bridges of
our times number 10 the Meo viaduct Mele
France how do you make something which
has to be so immensely strong against
the forces of nature look very gentle
very delicate standing at a whopping
eleven hundred and twenty-five feet
this French bridge is the tallest on the
globe with its tallest pier measuring
higher than its neighbor the Eiffel
Tower brought into existence by the
minds of Michels Volusia and Norman
Foster an engineer and architect
respectively this four-lane bridge
opened in 2004 after construction that
totaled almost 400 million euros now
with only centimetres separating the two
sections a magnum of champagne is hung
between them to mark the moment spanning
the valley of the river town it’s widely
considered an engineering marvel and
even won an award from the International
Association for bridge and structural
engineering there’s only one thing to
say it’s extraordinary number nine
hadji bridge isfahan iran one of the
finest cities in islam and the cultural
heart of Iran it’s famous for its
dazzling blue tiled domes and romantic
bridges built in the mid 1600s by shah
abbas ii this gorgeous bridge that spans
the Zion de river was also constructed
to serve as a dam which the Iranians
still use to irrigate gardens along the
river visitors to Isfahan will find that
the richly decorated bridge provides
some stunning vantage points from the
central pavilions historically used by
the city’s monarchs with two storeys 24
arches and stone blocks that measure
over six feet long in places the bridge
is considered by enthusiasts to be one
of the most interesting in exist
number eight akashi kaikyo bridge Awaji
Island and Kobe Japan it is the pinnacle
of bridge engineering one of the world’s
longest suspension bridges as well as
one of the tallest this famous bridge
reaches from the city of Kobe over the
Akashi straight to Alya opened in 1998
after construction cost of some five
hundred billion yen it was built after
harsh storms common to the hazardous
waterway sunk several ferries
demonstrating the need for a safer
method of transportation everyone’s
driving slowly now appreciating the
bridge this monstrous bridge spans some
6,500 feet and was constructed so
sturdily that it has survived typhoons
severe sea currents and even earthquakes
Japan came through with much less damage
than other countries would have suffered
and thank God for the way they build
buildings here because I may not be
talking to you number seven chung-yong
bridge sons young count each ina this
one is the most famous one also the
oldest one railway muted
rain bridge is a twin rain bridge we
also call windy and rainy bridge
completed in 1912 the chun-hyang bridge
in Lee Chu is perhaps the most
impressive of the so called wind and
rain bridges created by a Chinese ethnic
group known as the Tong constructed
without the use of even a solitary nail
it is instead held together by
dovetailed wood or wood that is
interlocked through v-shaped projections
at the ends of the boards really really
beautiful in a region with many rivers
and swamps this 211 foot protected
bridge makes it possible for people to
cross on a daily basis number six ponte
vecchio florence italy the only bridge
in the culturally rich city of florence
to survive world war ii it is reported
that Hitler himself commanded that the
bridge not be harmed rebuilt in 1345
after a flood destroyed it almost
completely this medieval stone bridge
has been sung about in famous operas
and is known to tourists as a symbol of
undying love consisting of several
magnificent arches since its
construction it has had shops built
along its length where visitors can find
businesses selling jewelry souvenirs and
art number five Brooklyn Bridge
New York USA it was the biggest bridge
in the world
everyone in Brooklyn and New York agreed
it had absolutely no rivals one of the
most famous bridges in the world this
hybrid cable stayed slash suspension
bridge spans some 1,600 feet and being
one of the oldest bridges of its size in
the country is now considered a national
historic landmark first designed by John
Augustus roofing an immigrant a genius a
civil engineer this mighty connection
between Brooklyn and Manhattan was
opened to the public in May of 1883
referred to in numerous songs and poems
it is also played a role in films like
Annie Hall The Dark Knight Rises and I
am Legend
number four Rialto Bridge Venice Italy
it makes for a great place to watch
traffic on the grand canal the oldest of
four bridges that today traverse the
Grand Canal of Venice this stone bridge
was completed in 1591 after several
major collapses the last one being in
1524 at the time architects like
vincenzo scamozzi
considered the construction to be a
wasted effort and foretold of another
collapse even after architect antonio de
ponte submitted a winning design over
four hundred years later it’s still
standing and the 94 footlong pedestrian
bridge is considered an engineering
marvel and a highlight for tourists to
the city starting at the foot of the
bridge the rouga de refugee will lead
you to a maze of markets and alleyways
to explore number three Sydney Harbour
Bridge Sydney Australia
the premier Jack Lang went ahead on
officially open the bridge initiating a
fortnight of celebrations the splendor
not a disgraced Imperial Road known also
by its nickname the coat hanger this
steel through arch bridge is actually
one of the longest and widest in the
world carrying pedestrians cyclists
trains and cars opened in March of 1932
and praised for having kept many
citizens employed during the Great
Depression it has seen many festivals
and ceremonies including the Sydney 2000
Olympics as well as the Bicentennial
Australia Day celebrations
with steel work that weighs in at around
fifty three thousand tonnes it is used
daily by thousands who travel between
the Sydney central business district and
the North Shore Sibley Harbor is truly a
jewel number two Tower Bridge London
England the most recognized symbol for
this city is the Tower Bridge
completed in 1894 after eight years of
construction this combination of a
bascule and suspension bridge spans the
River Thames and is one of the most
visited monuments in Europe commonly
mistaken for London Bridge this symbol
of London boasts a length of some 800
feet and is crossed by around 40,000
people a day beginning in 2008 the
bridge underwent a four million pound
renovation that ended just in time for
it to be featured as part of the
celebration of the 2012 Olympics and
Paralympics
before we unveil our top pick here are a
few honorable mentions
the bridge which is 516 metres long
contains 16 pillars and 3 bridge towers
number one the Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco USA the Golden Gate Bridge
beckons is a shining example of how
engineering and architectural design can
work together to transform functionality
into artistry the most photographed
bridge in the world and arguably one of
the most beautiful this internationally
recognizable suspension bridge has been
called one of the wonders of the modern
world opened in 1937 it crosses the
Golden Gate Strait and since completion
has appeared in dozens of songs books
and television shows appearing in
countless movies as well it’s been the
setting of timeless classics seeing
fierce battles and been destroyed too
many times to recall in short it’s one
of the most popular and enduring symbols
of the United States but it represents
much more than impressive engineering
achievement it stands as a tribute to
the concept of community
the daring of those who erected it
and the belief that all things are
possible do you agree with our list
which amazing bridges do you think
should have made our list for more
educational top 10s published every day
be sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com
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