Shouchang Bridge, Deqing County

Shouchang Bridge, Deqing County

Shouchang Bridge, located in Erdu Village, Xiazhuhu Street, Deqing County, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, is a traffic bridge from Wukang to Hangzhou Ancient Post Road across Shangzhu River. It was built in the Southern Song Dynasty. Shouchang Bridge runs from north to south and is a single-hole solid abdominal arc stone arch bridge. The current bridge is about 50 meters long (the original bridge is 32.85 meters long), 9.45 meters high, 17.4 meters clear span, 7.16 meters tall, 4.25 meters wide foundation and 2.74 meters wide top of the bridge. It is divided layer by layer from bottom to top. It is the largest and most well-preserved single-hole stone arch bridge of the Song Dynasty found in Zhejiang and even the Yangtze River Delta.
Guifang Bridge, Hangzhou

Guifang Bridge, Hangzhou

Guifang Bridge (Guifang Bridge), commonly known as "Dongmao Bridge", also known as "Dongmao Bridge", is a river crossing channel in Linping District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China. It crosses the Shangtang River waterway, a tributary of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, from north to south. The earliest construction of Guifang Bridge is unknown. According to records, it can be traced back to the Southern Song Dynasty. After several repairs and reconstruction in the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, the bridge was rebuilt in the 28th year of Qing Daoguang (1848). In 1983, Guifang Bridge was announced as a cultural relic protection unit in Yuhang County by the People's Government of Yuhang County; on April 20, 2009, Guifang Bridge was announced as a municipal cultural relic protection unit in Hangzhou by the People's Government.
Kranezogu Old River Tax Bridge

Kranezogu Old River Tax Bridge

"Ponte Antica Dogana Bridge" (Ponte Antica Dogana Fluviale) is a medieval ancient bridge in the territory of Clanezzo Town (), Treviso Province, Veneto Region in the north of Italy. It crosses the tributary of the Brenta River and is named after it was once the core facility of "River Tax Pass" in history. It is an important witness to the "river trade and tax culture" in the Veneto region, and it is also a typical sample for studying the interaction between the traffic history, economic history and local society in the Middle Ages in Italy.
Viaduct piers in Italy

Viaduct piers in Italy

Tower Bridge, London

Tower Bridge, London

It is a first-class protected lift and suspension bridge designed by Horace Jones and constructed with the assistance of John Wolf Barry and Henry Mark Brunel between 1886 and 1894. It spans the River Thames, near the Tower of London, and is one of the five bridges in London owned and maintained by the City Bridge Foundation, a charitable trust established in 1282. The purpose of building this bridge is to better enter the East End of London, where commercial potential expanded in the 19th century. In 1894, the opening ceremony of the bridge was presided over by Prince Edward of Wales and Princess Alexandra of Wales.
London Bridge

London Bridge

It is a series of historic bridges spanning the River Thames in central London. Since the Roman era, there have been multiple bridges connecting the City of London and the Southwark area. The existing bridge was opened in 1973 and is a box girder bridge constructed of concrete and steel. It replaced a stone arch bridge from the 19th century, which in turn replaced a medieval stone bridge with a history of 600 years. For most of the historical period, residential and commercial buildings were also built on the spacious medieval bridge, which was part of the London City Bridge area.
Holborn Viaduct, London, UK

Holborn Viaduct, London, UK

A historic bridge located in London, built between 1863 and 1869 and designed by engineer William Heywood, was one of the most ambitious and costly engineering projects of its time. Not only does it connect Holborn and Newgate Street, but it also spans Farringdon Street and the underground Fleet River. 1400 feet long and 80 feet wide, made of cast iron, supported on granite columns. Design and construction were considered engineering feats at the time, not only improving the city's traffic flow, but also an important symbol of modern Victorian era London. It is also considered by some to be the world's first overpass.
Akashi City Iron Arch Bridge, Japan

Akashi City Iron Arch Bridge, Japan

A historic cast iron arch bridge located in Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Known for its unique double arch structure, along with the nearby Hata Bridge, they are one of the oldest surviving cast iron bridges in Japan. Built in the Meiji era, specifically in the late 19th century, as part of the railway development and industrialization process at that time, it reflects Japan's adoption and integration of Western technology and architectural styles during that period. Not only appreciated for its engineering and architectural value, but also cherished for its position in the history of Japanese bridge architecture. It has become a symbol of Japanese cast iron bridge technology and architectural art.
Alameda Bridge, Spain

Alameda Bridge, Spain

A neoclassical bridge located in Alameda, Spain. Built in the late 18th century, it is one of the iconic buildings in the region. Built to connect the two banks and facilitate people's crossing of rivers. Adopting a neoclassical style design, it showcases the popular architectural features and styles of the time. Featuring elegant curved arches, exquisite carvings and decorations, it embodies the importance of symmetry and proportion. It has played an important role in transportation throughout history, providing convenient access conditions for residents. Nowadays, it has also become one of the popular attractions for tourists and photography enthusiasts.