1. Rolling Bridge, in the United Kingdom
Situated in London, United Kingdom, England
Founded in 2004
Price: $1.6 million
London’s Rolling Bridge is both interesting and useful. Located in Paddington Basin, this unusual bridge crosses the Grand Union Canal and was completed in 2004 at a cost of $1.6 million. Its unique design, made up of eight triangle parts that fold up to form a circle so that boats may pass beneath, is what makes it unique.
United Kingdom’s Rolling Bridge © Loz Pycock via Wikipedia
Locals dubbed it “the curling bridge” because of this mechanism. Not only is the Rolling Bridge a useful way to cross, but it also creates a visually stunning display that draws people in to see its elegant change. The smooth curling motion of the Rolling Bridge is made possible by a sophisticated system of pistons and counterweights that work together to provide hydraulic power.
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