Bridge Bonanza: Exploring the World's Most Expensive Bridge Constructions

7. United Kingdom's Newport Transporter Bridge

Situated in Newport, United Kingdom's Wales Founded in 1906 Price: $1.5 million With its rich architectural heritage and stunning history, the Newport Transporter Bridge is located in Wales, United Kingdom. Built at a cost of $1.5 million, this spectacular viaduct spans 645 feet and connects Newport with a special transporter system that ferries cars and persons across the River Usk.

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Britain's Newport Transporter Bridge ©WelshDave/Commons Wikimedia Due to its unique design, which combines elegance and functionality, it has been recognized as a Grade I listed building and draws visitors and history buffs from all over the world. Standing majestically as a testament to industrial tradition and inventiveness, the Newport Transporter Bridge seamlessly blends history and engineering to connect the past and present.