Discovering the World's Most Expensive Bridge Innovations

7. Turkey's Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge

Situated in Turkey's Istanbul Founded in 1988 $135 million was spent. The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge is a historical landmark and a towering example of architectural genius located in the centre of Istanbul, Turkey. Known by many as the "Conqueror's Bridge," this suspension bridge is a symbol of Turkish culture, spanning a magnificent 1,090 metres over the well-known Bosporus Strait.

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Turkey's Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge ©Shutterstock/Mehmet Cetin After it was finished in 1988, the nation's infrastructure development reached a significant turning point as it established a crucial connection between the European and Asian sides of the city. This technical masterpiece is unique because of the enormous amount of work that went into its construction—more than 90,000 tonnes of steel—which demonstrates Turkey's commitment to modernity and advancement.

8. Sweden's High Coast Bridge

situated in Sweden's Andermanland Founded in 1997 Price: *$120 million The High Coast Bridge, located in Sweden's Ångermanland, is a shining example of environmental harmony and Scandinavian inventiveness. Known as "The Gateway to the North," this cable-stayed bridge spans the Ångermanälven River for an amazing 1,867 metres and blends in perfectly with the surrounding landscape.

Sweden's High Coast Bridge Adobe.com/stock.mastiffje Its construction, which took more than 22,000 cubic metres of concrete and was characterised by exacting design and engineering accuracy, demonstrates Sweden's dedication to the development of sustainable infrastructure.