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13. Walt Whitman Bridge, USA

Situated in: USA, Pennsylvania/New Jersey Founded in 1957 Expense: $90 million Located in the United States between Pennsylvania and New Jersey, the Walt Whitman Bridge is an essential transit route that links Gloucester City and Philadelphia. This 2,741-meter suspension bridge across the Delaware River was built in 1957 and serves as a vital conduit for local freight and commuter traffic.

USA's Walt Whitman Bridge ©Doc Searls/Commons Wikipedia It is now recognized as a famous feature in the Philadelphia skyline thanks to its unusual twin towers and reaching cables. On both sides of the river, the Walt Whitman Bridge has been essential to the development and prosperity of the economy. The towers of the bridge reach a height of 440 feet, surpassing the Statue of Liberty in height.