Aizhai Bridge: World’s Highest Tunnel to Tunnel Bridge
Aizhai is the world’s highest tunnel to tunnel bridge and the fourth suspension bridge in China to cross a valley so wide it seems to be connecting two mountain ranges. The first three were the Siduhe, Balinghe and Beipanjiang 2009 bridges. Of the world’s 400 or so highest bridges, none has a main span as long as Aizhai with a tower to tower distance of 3,858 feet (1,176 mtrs). Located deep in the heart of China’s Hunan Province near the city of Jishou, the suspension bridge is the largest structure on the Jishou to Chadong expressway with a deck 1,102 feet (336 mtrs) above the DeHang Canyon. Continue reading »
The New Sava River Bridge in Belgrad
Serbian state officials attend a ceremony as workers building the new Sava River Bridge in Belgrade near the Ada Ciganlija river island connect the river banks of Belgrade and New Belgrade. The first vehicles will cross over the bridge on December 15. (Andrej Isakovic—AFP/Getty Images)
‘Slinky Springs to Fame’ Bridge Built in Oberhausen, Germany
The new “Slinky Springs to Fame” bridge is illuminated at night in the western German city of Oberhausen. The 350-meter-long bridge was designed by German artist T. Rehberger. (Roland Weihrauch/AFP/Getty Images) Continue reading »
