5 Unique Bridges in the World with Cool Designs

Architects always have their own philosophy regarding the buildings they construct. Unlike residential buildings, sometimes the concept of bridges tends to be monotonous because the main function of a bridge is to serve as a crossing intermediary.

However, there are five unique bridge designs in the world, my friends. So unique that some bridges are used as pre-wedding photo spots. In which countries are these bridges located? Check out the following explanations!

Golden Bridge, Vietnam

The first uniquely designed bridge comes from a Southeast Asian country, Vietnam. In Vietnamese, the Golden Bridge is called Cau Vang, located in Ba Na Hills. This bridge has a concept that seems to be hanging in the clouds, supported by a pair of giant hands. Painted entirely in gold, except for the giant hands that support it, this bridge is very famous in Vietnam and even worldwide.

With such a unique concept, the Golden Bridge records nearly three million visitors per year. In fact, it is not uncommon for this bridge to be used as a location for pre-wedding photos.

Royal Gorge Bridge, Colorado

Royal Gorge is located in Canon City, Colorado, USA. This bridge, which has been built since 1929, connects the upper route of the Royal Gorge Mountains. Built over six months, Royal Gorge cost $350,000. Unlike typical bridges, the Colorado government did not intend for the Royal Gorge Bridge to serve traffic purposes, but for tourism. Since its construction until 2001, the Royal Gorge Bridge held the title of the highest bridge in the world.

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

Returning from America, the next unique bridge is called the Golden Gate Bridge. This bridge was hit by an earthquake while under construction, and during its construction, it claimed the lives of eleven people.

There is an interesting story behind its red color. When it was to be built, the color negotiations for the Golden Gate did not reach a consensus. There were two factions insisting on different color choices, namely the U.S. Navy wanting yellow for clear visibility to ships and the U.S. Air Force wanting red with white stripes. However, in the end, this bridge was entirely painted bright red by the architect, Irving Morrow.

The Golden Gate Bridge was officially opened on May 27, 1937, attended by 200,000 people who had the same goal, to be the first to cross the bridge. The next day, the bridge was opened for vehicle traffic.

Danyang Kunshan Bridge, China

If placed in Indonesia, the Danyang Kunshan Bridge could connect Jakarta—Bandung. This bridge, which spans the Yangtze River, is recorded as the longest bridge in the world by Guinness World Records in July 2011. The construction of this bridge took about five years and was completed in 2010, but it was only inaugurated on June 30, 2011. Built by 10,000 workers, the construction cost of Danyang Kunshan was Rp113 trillion.

Millau Viaduct, France

The Millau Viaduct spans the Tarn River valley in Millau, France. With a length of 2,460 meters, this bridge is crowned as the highest bridge in Europe. Built over 17 years, the Millau Viaduct connects two limestone plateaus, namely Cause du Larzac and Cause Rouge.