6. The United Kingdom’s Humber Bridge
Situated in England’s East Yorkshire
Founded in 1981
Price: *$151 million
The Humber Bridge connects the north and south sides of the Humber Estuary in the United Kingdom and was formerly the longest single-span suspension bridge in the world. It is a feat of contemporary engineering. At a cost of $125 million, it was completed in 1981 and smashed records in addition to having a major positive impact on the local economy and tourism through improved connectivity.
The United Kingdom’s Humber Bridge ©Andy at stock.adobe.com
Purchasing this enormous architectural work was a calculated decision that revolutionized local infrastructure. Fun fact: It was a tourist attraction and a proud symbol of British technical excellence for 17 years, holding the record for the longest span in history.
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