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The 7 Largest Bridges in America

A-Z Animals Staff By A-Z Animals Staff
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Bridges allow people to go places without having to deal with physical obstacles in the landscape. A bridge is a structure that spans one of these obstacles, whether it be a road, body of water, valley, or rail, without blocking whatever is underneath.

Some bridges are truly impressive in terms of size and length. They are not only structures that help people get from point A to point B but also true feats of engineering.

What would be considered the longest bridge in the United States? When we talk about the size of a bridge, it can be kind of tricky to decide what parameters to consider. However, for simplification, we’re going to look mostly at length. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the 7 largest bridges in the United States!

 

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