Many different types of engineers work in designing bridges to suit all of our different needs. From mechanical to civil and even materials engineers, many professionals work in creating better and safer bridges. Read the following articles to learn more about bridges and engineering.

•  Forces in Bridges 
•  Types of Bridges
•  Famous Bridges of the World
•  Bridge Disasters
•  Types of Engineering

Famous Bridges of the World

Throughout history, bridges have been built using the materials available in the area with increasing technological input into the design.  As more advanced materials such as steel were developed, bridge spans lengthened and more complicated bridges were built. 

Examples of bridges with wide spans:

• Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Japan (built in 1998) – 1.24 miles (suspension bridge)

• Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco (built in 1937) - 0.80 miles (suspension bridge)

• George Washington Bridge, New York (built in 1931) - 0.67 miles (suspension bridge)

What's the longest bridge in the world?

Lake Pontchartrain II Causeway, Louisiana (built in 1969) - 23.92 miles

Learn more about some historic bridges by following the links below:

• Luzern Chapel Bridge, Switzerland

• Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn

• Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia

• Ponte di Rialto, Venice