The bridge’s striking single mast and asymmetrical design are the work of Spanish architect and structural engineer Santiago Calatrava, who designed a similar bridge in Seville, Spain. 24/7 Wall St.

“In the past, masonry arch-type bridges were common,” he adds. “These heavy stone structures looked beautiful but eventually gave way to steel bridges with truss systems.” But don’t make the mistake ...

Bridges aren’t usually the first thing you think of when choosing where to go on vacation, but these often-overlooked passageways can be architectural marvels. Whether it’s for vehicles or ...

The Ten Most Beautiful Bridges In The World. By Máté Petrány March 14, 2014 10:10 am EST. If we have to cross water or a crazy gaping ravine, we might as well do it in style. These ...

Bridges are often an important part of a city’s architecture and infrastructure. Although designed to functionally conne ...

Bridges have always held a place in our collective history. Whether symbolizing escapes to new frontiers or the intrinsic connection between old and new, these architectural marvels are captivating.

From humble overpasses to architectural gems: Explore L.A.’s most beautiful bridges. The 6th Street Bridge. (Silvia Razgova) By Kevinisha Walker. Multiplatform Editor, Newsletters Follow.

30 beautiful covered bridges around the USA. Kori Hill. Special for USA TODAY. Wooden structures built in the 1800s that are still standing, and in some cases still usable, are rare.

Topping the list at 2,569,624 posts on Instagram is New York's Brooklyn Bridge, which measures 5,988 feet long and 276 feet high, according to the travel fare aggregator website.

It’s the bridge’s design that makes it stand out, though, with its two 600-foot arches. Macksoud remembers seeing the bridge often when she and her husband were shopping for homes ahead of ...