The Tallest Bridges In The World-World Hot Events
When talking about the tallest bridges
in the world, France takes the number one spot with the Millau Viaduct bridge
located in the South of France.
Soaring hundreds of meters above the
Earth, these bridges may not be for those with a fear of heights. The world's
tallest bridges can be found in every corner of the Earth, from Europe to Asia
to North America. A bridge's height is determined by measuring the distance
between the
highest possible point of a bridge to the lowest possible point (this point has to be visible, i.e., it cannot be underground or underwater).
highest possible point of a bridge to the lowest possible point (this point has to be visible, i.e., it cannot be underground or underwater).
The World's 10 Tallest Bridges
1. Millau Viaduct, France (343 m)
The Millau Viaduct is the tallest bridge in the world.
It was opened in December 2004, and is located in southern France.
The Millau Viaduct has a total span of four lanes. The reason behind its
construction was to present congestion, much of which was caused by people
driving from France to Spain and back. The Millau Viaduct is taller than the
Eiffel Tower.
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