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There are more than 600,000 bridges in the United States. Some of the bridges are incredible and some are deficient. However, the transportation infrastructure of the United States is structurally deficient because of US government has insufficient funds for infrastructure development. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Bridges You Must See in America


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Bridges You Must See In America
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An Overview
Well, bridges are one of the critical components
of a countrys transportation infrastructure.
America is one of the most powerful countries in
the world. However, the transportation
infrastructure of the United States is
structurally deficient and functionally obsolete.
Undeniably, not all the infrastructure is
defunct. Still, there are some bridges that you
should see in America!
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Following Are Some Bridges That You Should See in
America!
  • Lake Pontchartrain/Causeway Bridge
  • Brooklyn Bridge
  • Royal Gorge Bridge
  • Golden Gate Bridge

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Lake Pontchartrain/Causeway Bridge
  • Well, this bridge is the longest over-water
    bridge across the world. Causeway or Lake
    Pontchartrain bridge has been open since 1956.
  • Well, this bridge is located in Louisiana and is
    approximately 40 miles long. This bridge was
    built like a highway.
  • More than 9,000 pilings holding Causeway bridge
    over the water.

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Brooklyn Bridge
  • Brooklyn Bridge connects Manhattan and Brooklyn
    on the East River. This bridge was built in 1883.
    Brooklyn Bridge is the first steel suspension
    bridge across the world.
  • According to a survey report, more than 150,000
    pedestrians and vehicles cross the Brooklyn
    bridge every day. The design, construction, steel
    cables, and solid granite towers make the
    Brooklyn bridge iconic.

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Royal Gorge Bridge
  • If heights and depths arent for you then you
    should avoid the Royal Gorge Bridge.
  • Royal Gorge Bridge was built in 1929 and is one
    of the iconic suspension bridges across the
    world.
  • The height of this bridge is 956 feet. You should
    definitely visit this bridge at least once in a
    lifetime.

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Golden Gate Bridge
  • Undeniably, the Golden Gate Bridge is one of the
    most iconic bridges across the world. Well, this
    bridge is known for its scenic placement and
    international orange color. The Golden Gate
    Bridge connects San Francisco to Marin.
  • Built in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge is one of
    the longest suspension bridges with a
    4,200-foot-long suspension span.

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