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31 Famous Bridges That Will Astound You

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It’s time to discover the most famous bridges and what makes them so unique.

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From fun facts to construction timelines and how you can visit them, here is everything you need to know about the world’s most famous bridges.

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The Sydney Harbour Bridge is an iconic Australian landmark. Spanning the dazzling Sydney Harbour, it’s the picture postcard image of the city.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

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The suspension bridge spans the Golden Gate, the strait between San Francisco and Marin County in California. Construction lasted from 1933 to 1937.

Golden Gate Bridge

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It was built from 1869 to 1883 and is one of the United States’ oldest suspension bridges. Crossing over the East River, it links the borough of Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Bridge

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This reinforced concrete open-spandrel arch bridge opened in 1932. It’s set right next to the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean.

Bixby Creek Bridge

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It was constructed from June 1929 to November 1929 and features 1292 wooden planks that cover giant steel structures.

Royal Gorge Bridge

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