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Compiled by Jackie Miers
For
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about other famous structures, such as domes, skyscrapers, dams and tunnels see
http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jmresources/structures/famous.html
Building Big - All about Bridges - Find out about Bridge basics and famous bridges including Brooklyn Bridge, Charles River Bridge, Firth of Forth Bridge Golden Gate Bridge, Iron Bridge, New River Gorge Bridge, Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Tacoma Narrows Bridge, Tower Bridge and more.
The Basic Bridge Types - Find out about the basic bridge types.
Types of Bridges - Find out about Arch, Beam, Cable-Stayed, Cantilever, Covered, Movable, Suspension and Truss bridges
Types of Bridges - Describes 4 major bridge types
Bridge Basics - Describes common fixed (non-movable) bridge types
Geometry of Bridge Construction - The four kinds of bridges and some combinations.
The Bridges Projects - Learn about bridge types and more.
Background Information for "Structures and Shapes" - Information and diagrams of bridges
How Bridges Work - Contains information, videos and pictures of various types of bridges
Bridge - from Wikipedia. Describes the types of bridges and includes photos
FAMOUS OR NOTABLE BRIDGES - GENERAL
Famous Bridges Websites - Find out about many famous bridges of the world
Famous Bridges of the World - Links are provided to several bridges in the UK and in other parts of the world
Famous Bridges - Links and photos of interesting bridges from around the world
The World's 20 most Notable Bridges: Architectural-and-Engineering-Feats
18 Stunning Bridges from Around the World - Photos and descriptions
Context for World Heritage bridges - Find out about some of the world's oldest bridges
Bridges - from the ASCE History and Heritage of Civil Engineering site. Click on the Landmark Bridges link several times to view a menu listing many famous bridges from all over the world, including Sydney Harbour Bridge. Click on the bridge names for information and photos.
El Ferdan Railway Bridge - photos and description of the world's longest swing span
El Ferdan Railway Bridge - from WikipediaErasmusbrug - from Wikipedia - has a 139 metre-high asymmetrical pylon, earning it the nickname of "The Swan".
Erasmusbrug - includes photosFehmarn Belt Link - (Proposed - Not Completed) The bridge is expected to be finished by 2018.
Fehmarn Belt Bridge - from Wikipedia.Gateshead Millennium Bridge - the world's first and only tilting bridge.
Gateshead Millennium Bridge - from Wikipedia. A Photo Gallery and additional links and references are provided.Golden Gate Bridge - pictures and history of the tallest bridge in the world
Golden Gate Bridge - from WikipediaHangzhou Bay Bridge - the longest sea-crossing bridge in the world - opened in May 2008
Hangzhou Bay Bridge - from WikipediaKap Shui Mun Bridge - one of the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world
Kap Shui Mun Bridge - from WikipediaKrk Bridge - This bridge is the world's second longest arch span made with concrete
Krk Bridge - from WikipediaLake Pontchartrain Causeway - the longest bridge in the world, according to Guinness World Records
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway - from WikipediaLupu Bridge - the world's longest arch bridge
Lupu Bridge - from WikipediaMillau Bridge - highest road bridge in the world.
Millau Viaduct - from WikipediaNew River Gorge Bridge - the world's longest steel arch span
New River Gorge Bridge - from WikipediaQuebec Bridge - has the world's longest cantilever span
Quebec Bridge - from WikipediaRio-Niteroi Bridge - a .pdf document which takes a little while to download
Rio-Niterói Bridge - (or Costa e Silva Bridge) - has the world's longest span for beam bridge - from WikipediaStonecutters Bridge - will be completed in 2009. Is the world’s second longest spanning cable-stayed bridge.
Stonecutters Bridge - from WikipediaSydney Harbour Bridge - widest long-span bridge in the world
Sydney Harbour Bridge - from Wikipedia. A Photo Gallery and additional links and references are providedTsing Ma Bridge - Please Note - This page contains potentially useful information and photos, but please check the accuracy as this bridge is not the second longest bridge in the world after the Humber Bridge in Britain as quoted.
Tsing Ma Bridge - from Wikipedia. - the longest road-rail suspension bridge in the worldNewport Transporter Bridge - Find out about the only one of three working transporter bridges in the world.
Newport Transporter Bridge - from WikipediaBuild A Bridge - Learn about four main types of bridges and build your own bridge online. Includes video clips.
ABCD's Bridge Design Tips for Kids - Design ideas
Five Steps to Building a Model Bridge - You can also download the 5 Steps to Building a Model Bridge PDF ebook. The ebooks contains useful tips and pictures.
Bridge Builder Game - Bridge builder game
File Card Bridges - How many pennies will your bridge hold? - Find put how to build a bridge from paper and guess how many pennies it will support.
Bridges and Tunnels - Teachers' NotesBridges - Lesson plan from Discovery Education
Bridge Building Lesson Plans - Students design and construct a bridge out of toothpicks
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© 2002-2008 Jackie Miers
Teacher Librarian
South Australia
Page last updated: September 2008
