In honor of these achievements, we present 12 stunning bridges from around the globe which are both wonders of design and icons of the creative spirit. And, perhaps best of all, they're of invaluable use.
See photos of some of the world's most impressive bridges here and vote for your favorites. We tried to shy away from picking such instantly recognizable ones as, say, the Brooklyn Bridge, but let us know if we overlooked some true gems.
Downtown Seoul's Banpo Bridge features the Moonlight Rainbow Fountain, which pumps out roughly 190 tons of water through 10,000 nozzles each minute.
The pedestrian-only Helix Bridge is a particularly spectacular experience at dusk, when hundreds of lights create a one-of-a-kind experience.
the Sunniberg Bridge was the winner of 2001's Outstanding Structure Award in 2001 by the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering.
Built around 1650, Isfahan's multi-level Khaju Bridge also functions as a weir.
The Hangzhou Bay Bridge is the longest trans-oceanic bridge in the world, connecting Shanghai and Ningbo.
Norwegian architect Vebjørn Sand based his designs for the "Golden Horn" on a bridge sketched by Leonardo Da Vinci in 1502, but never built.
The Gateshead Millennium has pivots at the ends which raise the walkway and lowering the main arch to allow river traffic through.
San Diego's Coronado Bridge was named the country's "most beautiful bridge" in 1970 by the American Institute of Steel Construction.
Prince Edward Island's 8-mile-long Confederation Bridge spans the Abegweit Passage of Northumberland Strait, and was nicknamed the "Fixed Link" by locals before its completion.
Istanbul's Bosphorus Bridge connects Europe with Asia.
The soaring Alamillo Bridge in Seville was built for the city's Expo '92, a World's Fair-type exposition organized to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' historic voyage.
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