Results: A Bridge too Far, part one

Located in China, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge is the longest sea bridge in the world. This impressive bridge is 34 miles long, including the access roads. Chinese engineers built this bridge to connect Hong Kong to Macau, and finally, the mainland city, Zhuhai. The Chinese government spent around 20 billion US dollars to construct the bridge. The bridge can withstand massive earthquakes up to a magnitude of 8, typhoons, and a strike by a 300,000-ton cargo ship. Impressively, the bridge also connects to an artificial island. Have you seen this bridge in person?

Located in Japan, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is the longest suspension bridge in the world, reflecting the role and potential of architectural engineering in modern construction. The bridge comprises giant wires and pylons that suspend the bridge in mid-air. The bridge is 2.4 miles long, connecting Awaji Island with Kobe City on Honshu mainland. Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is strong enough to withstand earthquakes of high magnitudes of up to 8.5 and it can also withstand winds up to 180mph. Are you familiar with this bridge?

Located in Louisiana, Lake Pontchartrain Causeway is one of the biggest bridges in the US. It is the longest continuous bridge that spans over water, measuring 23.87 miles. It doesn't have any artificial island in between like that of the Hong Kong-Macau Bridge. The bridge connects Mandeville and New Orleans on the opposite side. Commuters do not have to drive around the lake, which reduces the drive time by one hour at a speed of 65mph. Have you ever driven on this bridge?

When it comes to height, the Duge Bridge is one of the most incredible bridges to visit. It is the highest bridge in China and the rest of the world. The height between the bridge and the ground is roughly 1,854 feet, while its length is about 4,400 feet. Located in Guizhou Province, the Bridge Duge connects two sides separated by a deep valley. Guizhou has ravine-filled and mountainous landscapes that made transportation quite tricky. Have you ever heard of this bridge?

The Ted Smout Memorial Bridge is the second longest bridge in Australia, measuring about 2.7 kilometers long. Ted Smout was Australia's oldest surviving World War I veteran when he died on 22 June 2004 at the age of 106. The bridge has three spans, two for regular traffic and one for transit. It also has a pedestrian and cycle path that's 4.5 meters wide on both sides. The bridge is 3.8 meters high and can withstand strong winds and storms. Would you ride a bike across this bridge if you had the opportunity to?