Suspension bridges of the United States

Today we are going to know some bridges important of United States. Let's start our tour in San Francisco. Receiving the name of the strait through which it passes over, the suspension bridge of Golden Gate It is recognized thanks to its imposing architectural work that has led it to become an iconic image of the modern world.

Having been finished building during the year 1937, the point over Golden Gate has become the most famous despite not being the largest in the region, if we add to that the fact that it was initially built only to provide transportation comfort. We must say to local people that their success has gone further than one might have imagined at first. Its length is about 1.280 meters and offers wonderful views of the Pacific Ocean, also the sunsets seen on its way become extremely charming.

We must also mention the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, a 533-meter suspension bridge, which sits over the Delaware River, and which connects the cities of Philadelphia and Camden. It is worth mentioning that this bridge designed by Ralph Modjeski was inaugurated in 1926.

If you go on a trip to New York, you can definitely visit the Brooklyn bridge, a steel bridge, which connects the neighborhoods of Manhattan and Brooklyn. It is worth mentioning that this 1825 meter long suspension bridge was built between 1870 and 1883.

Finally also in New York, you can encourage yourself to visit the Williamsburg Bridge, which perches on the East River and aims to connect the Lower East Side of Manhattan with the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn.


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