8 Incredible Record-Breaking Bridges

All across the world people need to get from one place to another. And sometimes to get to that other place we need bridges. Here are eight bridges that are extraordinary in their own way, from standing the test of time to handling hundreds of millions of people crossing every year.

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Benicia-Martinez Bridge

http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/root-bridges-cherrapungee

Living Root Bridges

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The World’s Longest Bridge

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