Thursday, 8 May 2014

Top 5 Iconic Bridges in US

What is a bridge (n)? A structure that connects two pieces of land and makes it possible for us to reach from one part to another. Yes that's what all bridges do. But there are others that have caught the fascination of today's traveler. These are the bridges that are iconic to say the least.

Here are the top 5 famous bridges in US

1. Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
Opened to public in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco connects the San Francisco Peninsula with Marin County. Over the years, the bridge has become a symbol of United States around the world. The length of the bridge is 2737 meters.



2. Brooklyn Bridge, New York
One of the popular tourist attractions in New York, the Brooklyn Bridge was built in 1883. It is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States. The bridge connects Manhattan and Brooklyn by spanning the East River.


3. George Washington Bridge, New York
Built on the Hudson River, the George Washington Bridge connects Fort Lee to Manhattan. The bridge is designed in such a manner that additional lanes can be added to it to cater to the increasing traffic. The bridge was inaugurated in 1931.


4.  Navajo Bridge, Arizona
It is the bridge with the view. Built over the Colorado river, the Navajo Bridge almost 250 meters long.


5. Mackinac Bridge, Michigan
The third biggest suspension bridge in the world, the Mackinac Bridge connects the upper peninsula of Michigan with the lower peninsula. The bridge was opened to public in 1958 and it took three and a half years to complete the bridge. Every Labor Day, two of the lanes of the bridge are closed to traffic and open to walkers.







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