World's Most Stunning Bridges (PHOTOS)

From the epic expanse of the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge suspension bridge in Japan to the timeless grandeur of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, the world is covered with bridges that are not only marvels of engineering but also of beauty and inspiration.

In honor of these achievements, we present 12 stunning bridges from around the globe which are both wonders of design and icons of the creative spirit. And, perhaps best of all, they're of invaluable use.

See photos of some of the world's most impressive bridges here and vote for your favorites. We tried to shy away from picking such instantly recognizable ones as, say, the Brooklyn Bridge, but let us know if we overlooked some true gems.

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Millau Viaduct -- France

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At its highest point, the Millau Viaduct is 23 meters higher than the Eiffel Tower.

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At its highest point, the Millau Viaduct is 23 meters higher than the Eiffel Tower.

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[Alouisious Manfree]

03:00 PM on 07/31/2010

You could have posted a better picture of the Coronado bridge in San Diego. Looking from north to south west is a much better view, with downtown and the bridge, especially at dusk with the ocean and sunset in the background.

http://static.desktopnexus.com/thumbnails/253081-bigthumbnail.jpg

[jonester]

03:52 PM on 08/14/2010

The U.S. sucks with design. We're boring.

[no-body]

04:14 PM on 07/29/2010

They are indeed stunning!

[WDB]

03:57 PM on 07/28/2010

Charles Bridge in Prague.

[delta7777]

01:19 PM on 07/28/2010

.
how about some T.Y.Lin bridges

http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&q=T.Y.%20LIN%20bridge&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&biw=1003&bih=514

also (not built):
http://www.ketchum.org/ruckachucky/figures.html

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[rougebaisers]

05:39 AM on 07/28/2010

No Chicago bridges hey....teehee.

[don sowinski]

12:33 PM on 07/27/2010

You have left out the NEW, Charelston ,SC bidge

[baxtron]

12:00 PM on 07/27/2010

The Mackinaw Bridge didn't make it?! This story is racist.

[cramear sock]

11:35 AM on 07/27/2010

very cool

[Captain Crunch]

09:05 AM on 07/27/2010

All are nice but if I were to choose one, I like Bampo Bridge with water fountain. Yeah it sits on the water so, why not!

[wegugin]

04:25 PM on 07/27/2010

I lived there for 8 years and drove on that bridge constantly. Not once did I see these water spouts going off. Must be a new feature for an old bridge.

[pepenero]

08:22 AM on 07/27/2010

Re: Millau

If a viaduct is considered a bridge then some of the very most beautiful can be found at:

http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&q=Roman+aqueducts&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=univ&ei=085OTIStN4aKlwfei4mLCA&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CCQQsAQwAA&biw=1901&bih=1061

[Captain Crunch]

09:02 AM on 07/27/2010

Thanks for the link. Nice pictures. I like those roman bridges and have visited a few of them. Millau is stunning for that height and mismatching (lol) design in that area. I don't wish to go through it though.

[EnPointe3]

12:42 PM on 07/28/2010

Grazie, thank you. : ) Breathstopping.
Two of my favorite bridges are the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, and Tower Bridge, London.

[netzwerg]

03:24 AM on 07/27/2010

Better picture of the Viaduc de Millau, shrouded in mist:
http://cassedent.romandie.com/get/8840/viaduc_de-millau.jpg

[kiwonworld]

02:08 AM on 07/27/2010

as a Korean, I m soooooo proud of our bridge posting here!

[hbhawaii]

12:04 AM on 07/27/2010

I guess the U.S. used to build great bridges (Brooklyn, Golden Gate, SF Bay, etc.), but we've lost our nerve. The pitiful arguments over the new eastern span of the Bay Bridge are a case in point.

[Petros Nikolopoulos]

12:55 AM on 07/27/2010

I agree . There needs to be a vision ;a sense that "America is Back ! " to inspire the population to greater heights . I guess that is left to the Chinese for now . Frank Lloyd-Wright must be turning is his grave !

:-D

[Carla McNeil]

11:54 PM on 07/26/2010

These are amazing photos and it is so wonderful to see Canada represented here! Go Canada!

[Petros Nikolopoulos]

10:46 PM on 07/26/2010

You guys forgot the Rion Bridge in Greece It's built over 2 moving tectonic plates of the earth and actually glides over the surface .I think It's beautiful and massive . But what do I know ? I'm biased :)))) see here :

http://www.aecom.com/deployedfiles/Internet/Capabilities/Transportation/_images/longspan_rion_mainimg.jpg

[hbhawaii]

12:03 AM on 07/27/2010

Wow. Wow.

[pepenero]

08:38 AM on 07/27/2010

youse is right!