Discovering the World's Most Expensive Bridge Innovations

9. Jamestown, 149 USA's Verrazzano Bridge

It is situated in Rhode Island, USA. Founded in 1992 Expense: *$88 million A contemporary marvel that graces the coastlines of Rhode Island, USA, the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge connects communities and embodies the spirit of American growth and inventiveness.

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Verrazzano Bridge in Jamestown, USA ©Adobe.com/stock/Adwo This suspension bridge, often known as the "Verrazzano Bridge," spans Narragansett Bay for 1,601 metres and has come to represent the area's transportation network as a whole. Its completion in 1992 was a major turning point in the history of the state, giving people access to vital connections and employment prospects. More than 58,000 tonnes of steel were used in its construction, demonstrating the scope of ambition typical of American engineering.

10. Yangtze River Bridge in Nanjing, China

Situated in China's Nanjing Founded in 1968 Expense: *$280 million Since it was finished in 1968, the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge—a historic landmark in Nanjing, China—has been an essential conduit for traffic. It spans the powerful Yangtze River at a distance of 4,589 metres, linking the busy neighbourhoods of Xiaguan and Pukou. Its recognisable double-deck layout and flowing arches serve as a testament to China's technological and industrial might.

An important turning point in Chinese engineering history was the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge, which was the first heavy-duty railway and highway bridge designed and constructed by Chinese engineers without the aid of outside contractors.