De Oversteek Bridge – A Unique Tied-Arch Bridge

De Oversteek Bridge

De Oversteek Bridge – A Unique Tied-Arch Bridge Heavy traffic in the city of Nijmegen made it necessary to construct an alternative route to cross the river Waal, De Oversteek bridge is a part of a new city by-pass. Bridge was able to satisfy city request of five lane crossing with a two lane-cycle path … Read more

Pamban Bridge – The Crown of South Indian Railway, Pride of India

Sunrise from the Pamban Bridge

Pamban Bridge – The Crown of South Indian Railway The Pamban Railway Bridge is the longest and oldest railway bridge in India. The viaduct is 6776 feet (2,065 m) long and consists of 145 spans. Though the bridge was constructed at a time when technology was not advanced, it stands out as a fine example of … Read more

Interesting Facts about New River Gorge Bridge, the Gorgeous

Elevation of New River Gorge Bridge

Interesting Facts about New River Gorge Bridge, the Gorgeous Fayetteville, West Virginia, United States. Total length of 924m with the main arch spanning over 518m. 267m above the New Rivers with a carriageway width of 21.1m. The New River Gorge Bridge was opened on the 22nd October, 1977. It was the world’s longest single span … Read more