The Confederation Bridge: Prince Edward Island, Canada

The Confederation Bridge

Spanning the Abegweit Passage of Northumberland Strait, and linking Prince Edward Island with mainland New Brunswick, Canada, the Confederation Bridge is the longest bridge over ice in the world.

It is not dainty, it is strong, imposing, sturdy and muscular. Probably the bridge where we would least like to run out of gas.

Since the bridge's opening in 1997, potato production on Prince Edward Island has increased dramatically.

Sunniberg Bridge: Klosters, Switzerland

Sunniberg Bridge: Klosters, Switzerland

The Sunniberg Bridge was built in 1998 and won the Outstanding Structure Award in 2001 for its "aesthetically pleasing appearance and innovative design."

Millau Viaduct: Tran Valley, France

Millau Viaduct: Tran Valley, France

The world's highest vehicular bridge, the Millau Viaduct traverses land not water, though when the fog rolls in, crossing the Millau can feel like crossing the sky.

Royal Gorge Bridge: Canon City, Colorado, United States

 Pont du Gard Aqueduct: Gard, France

Tower Bridge: London, England

Nanpu Bridge: Shanghai, China

Akashi-Kaikyō or Pearl Bridge: Kobe-Naruto, Japan

The Pearl Bridge currently holds the title of "World's Longest Suspension Bridge" with a span of 1,991 meters. The second longest is China's Xihoumen Bridge.

A modern engineering feat, the Pearl Bridge has remained the world's longest since 1998.

The Pearl Bridge stood a true test of strength even before it opened when it survived the Kobe Earthquake on January 17, 1995.

 Hangzhou Bay Bridge: Zhejiang, China

Connecting the Chinese municipalities of Jiaxing and Ningbo in Zhejiang province, the 35-kilometer-long Hangzhou Bay Bridge is the longest trans-oceanic bridge in the world.

More than 600 experts spent nine years designing theHangzhou Bay Bridge

Bridge to Nowhere, Norway

As you approach this bridge you may think it leads you nowhere, but into the sea. Only when you get to the edge of this bridge do you realize you are above the sea. Bridge to Nowhere is the continuation of the Atlantic midway through Norway. The length of this unusual bridge, that resembles a viaduct from a cartoon, is 8 km. The best time to take a ride on it is during a storm because you’ll have the opportunity to see enormous waves breaking on the rocks.

Banpo Bridge, Seoul

A marvelous bridge in Seoul was built in 1982 in the city centre, above the river Han.When the level of water rises, the lower platform is flooded and closed.This bridge is both a pedestrian and a cycling path. What makes it special is a large number of water pumps (38). Besides pumps, on each side of the bridge there are sprinklers which spray 190 tons of water per minute, so the bridge looks as an enormous fountain.

Gateshead Millennium Bridge, Newcastle

Another breathtaking masterpiece is certainly Gateshead Millennium Bridge which lies above the River Tyne and connects the towns Gateshead and Newcastle. Not only is it practical because of its cycling and pedestrian paths, but it’s also a great tourist attraction. The ex British prime minister Tony Blair once stated this bridge was the most beautiful bridge in the world.

Sky Bridge, Malaysia

Falkirk Wheel Bridge, Scotland