Bridges and Tunnels

A bridge avoids potentially long, time and money consuming detours or ferry crossings. They've been built in one form or another since time immemorial, many bridges built centuries ago are still doing what they were designed to do, so they must be doing something right!

There are several questions that can be asked about bridges. Some of the questions are why do pleasure craft sometimes pass during restricted rush hour periods, can't a city change the hours for lifts, and is there a time of year that the openings of the bridges are heavier than others.

The longest highway in Alabama is Interstate 65. It stretches from the border with Tennessee almost to the border of Florida. Given that it is almost border to border, this would make it the longest one in the state.

About 75 people died at the Tay Bridge disaster.

Blackwall Tunnel was created in 1967.

Probably 3 to 10 times the weight you plan for it to carry.

Will the bridge be only for people? For cars? For Trains?

How long and how wide will it be? The longer and wider it is, the more people, cars, etc. that will fit on it.

Wabasha Street Bridge was created in 1889.

The Mackinac Bridge is owned and maintained by the State of Michigan from tolls collected from Northbound traffic (there is no toll southbound).

I think it was Brooklyn Bridge http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooklyn_Bridge

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Eurotunnel is the name of the company which owns and operates the Channel Tunnel, as well as other business interests.

The Channel Tunnel is a 50.5 Km from end to end, of which 37.9 Km (23.5 miles) is underwater.

suspension, beam, cantilever, arch bridges.

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Young Chelsea Bridge Club was created in 1968.

Kingsgate Bridge was created in 1966.

The purpose of the Seven Mile Bridge was to speed up traffic. Also to connect the Middle and Lower Keys.

Yes there were many attempted suicides on the bridge within the first 6 months of opening and a few did survive the jump.

The most famous of falls from the Sydney Harbour Bridge was a worker during the construction, Vincent Kelly. He fell 50m from the road deck landed feet first only breaking three ribs.

James Mill (1773–1836) was a Scottish philosopher, historian, and political economist known for his influential works in liberal thought and utilitarianism. He is best known for his book "A History of British India," which critically examined British colonial rule and its impact on India. Mill was also the father of John Stuart Mill, a prominent philosopher and advocate of individual liberty and utilitarian ethics. His ideas contributed significantly to the development of economic and political theory during the 19th century.

The Rainbow Bridge National Monument is located in San Juan County, Utah. It was created May 30th, 1910. The National Park Service governs over this property.

That was in Sri Lanka, nearby the small village Kitulgala. The bridge being built for the film was across the Kelani River. I think the precise bridge spot was very close nearby the Kitulgala Rest House, about 1.4 mile west-northwest of Kitulgala village center

You can walk, cycle, use a bus or drive.

Ferry boat.

deck, span, abutment, cable, hanger, foundation, tower, and anchor

Okay first step toward with your strongest, leg/foot and go into a hand stand. Once you are in your handstand slowly bring your legs to the ground while bending your back. Then you should fall into a bridge. Be careful and good luck!

The basic matetrials were steel and concrete.