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Don’t Look Down! The 21 Most Dizzying High Bridges in the USA
This glass bridge extends 70 feet out beyond the Grand ... in Washington and the longest concrete arch bridge in the United States at the time of opening. From 956 feet high to 325 feet, there ...
Get the Facts: What's the condition of bridges in the US?
Only two out of every five bridges in the U.S. are in good condition, according to the 2024 National Bridge Inventory. The ...
Why Aren't There Many Glass Jet Bridges In The US?
One of the biggest reasons glass jet bridges are rare in the US is cost. Airports operate on tight budgets, with funding from a mix of airline fees, government grants, and passenger facility charges.
Knowridge Science Report14d
The world’s first glass bridge blends ancient wisdom with modern innovation
This idea isn’t new—it goes back thousands of years. The Romans and Mesopotamians built arches that used compression to support massive structures. In the 17th century, scientist Robert Hooke ...
The Record3d
68 bridges in 19 states potentially at risk: These 4 Bay Area bridges are rated critical
A top transportation official is warning authorities to assess what risk bridges face catastrophic collapse due to collision; ...
NTSB recommends 68 bridges in U.S. be evaluated for risk of collapse. See the full list.
Over the last year, the NTSB identified 68 bridges built before 1991 that don't have a "current vulnerability assessment" and ...
U.S. News & World Report5d
The Glass Window Bridge (Eleuthera)
For one of the most unique views in the Bahamas, travel along Queen's Highway to The Glass Window Bridge. This strip of land and road – which connects Eleuthera's Gregory Town and Lower Bogue ...