the worlds most impressive bridges

Connecting theSeochoandYongsandistricts in downtown Seoul the Banpo Bridge is one of the most prominent features of the city. Measuring 1495meters (4905feet) in length the bridge is particularly famous for hosting the Moonlight Rainbow Fountain the world?s longest bridge fountain.

Spanning the lake Triftsee nearthe town of GadmenCentral Switzerland the Trift Bridge isthe longest pedestrian only suspension bridge in theSwiss Alps. Suspended at a height of 100 meters (330feet) the bridge receives about 20000 visitors every year to see the Trift Glacier a popular tourist attraction.

Also known as theFirst Bridge the Bosphorus Bridge is one of twosuspension bridgesspanning theBosphorusstrait inIstanbul thus connecting Europe and Asia. With its length of 1560m (5118ft) the Bosphorus Bridge was the fourth longest suspension bridge spanin the world upon its completion in 1973.

Also known as theFirst Bridge the Bosphorus Bridge is one of twosuspension bridgesspanning theBosphorusstrait inIstanbul thus connecting Europe and Asia. With its length of 1560m (5118ft) the Bosphorus Bridge was the fourth longest suspension bridge spanin the world upon its completion in 1973.

Built in 1866 the CornishWindsor Covered Bridgeis awooden bridgethat spans theConnecticut RiverbetweenCornish New Hampshire and Windsor Vermont. It was the longest covered bridge still standing in the United States until theSmolenGulf Bridgeopened inOhioin 2008.

Completed in 2005 the Donghai Bridge connects mainlandShanghais Pudong New Areawith the offshoreYangshan Deep Water Port in Eastern China. With its impressive total length of 32.5 kilometers (20.2miles) the bridge ranksamong thelongest cross sea bridges in the world.

A part of the Fort de Roovere a moat entrenchment nearHalsteren South Netherlands the Moses Bridge is a unique wooden bridge that appears to divide the moat?s water. Constructed entirely of wood waterproofed with foil the bridge allows people to cross virtually undetected at water level.

Built around 1850 the U Bein Bridge is a 1.2 km (0.75mi) long bridge spanning the Taungthaman LakenearAmarapurain Central Myanmar. Featuring 1086 pillars that stretch out of the water the U Bein Bridge is believed to be the oldest and longest teakwoodbridge in the world.

Inspired by the shape of DNA the Helix Bridge is a super modern pedestrian bridgelinkingMarina CentrewithMarina Southin theMarina Bayarea inSingapore. Completed in 2010 the 280 m (919 ft) long bridge is fabricated from approximately 650 tons of Duplex Stainless Steel and 1000 tons of carbon steel.

Connecting theboroughsofManhattanand Brooklynby spanning theEast River in New York City the Brooklyn Bridge is one of the most famous bridges in the world. Since its opening in 1883 the bridge has become one of the most iconic features of New York City and was designated aNational Historic Landmark in 1964.