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Netherlands Land Bridge

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583points

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Roborowski 2 years ago

So animals can cross without danger

142points

Crab Overpass On Christmas Island, Preventing Migrating Crabs From Getting Ran Over

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480points

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Nathaniel 2 years ago

Queues form, frustrations rise, and they all get crabby.

282points

A recent report suggests that by 2050, more than 68 percent of the world’s population will live in cities, a growth of 2.5 billion from today. And to meet the needs of their citizens, cities are investing heavily in infrastructure and building space and constantly looking for optimal solutions to cater to this whopping population.

According to Robert Puentes, the president and CEO of the Eno Center for Transportation, which is a non-profit think tank with the mission of improving transportation policy and leadership, well-developed infrastructure is much more than what meets the eye. He argues that rotten roads equal bum economy.

Sart Canal Bridge - La Louvière, Belgium

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469points

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moggie63 2 years ago

Attractive piece of civil engineering.

105points

Hands Bridge, Vietnam

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440points

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moggie63 2 years ago

What happens if it needs to scratch an itch?

90points

Does Beaver Infrastructure Count? This Was At Least 10 Feet Tall, And Extremely Well Built

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421points

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John Whick 2 years ago

Yes, beaver are short hairy people who have big teeth and eat plants, we accept that in society already

175points

“Concrete, steel, and fiber-optic cable are the essential building blocks of the economy. Infrastructure enables trade, powers businesses, connects workers to their jobs, creates opportunities for struggling communities and protects the nation from an increasingly unpredictable natural environment,” Puentes argues.

According to Puentes, infrastructure is the backbone of any healthy economy and it includes anything from private investment in telecommunication systems, broadband networks, freight railroads, energy projects and pipelines, to public spending on transportation, water, buildings and parks.

Brusio Spiral Viaduct, Switzerland

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354points

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Mental Liberals 2 years ago

Why the curve? Why not just go straight?

8points

Floating Solar Power Plant In Ramagundam, India

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347points

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M O'Connell 2 years ago

100MW capacity, and serves to reduce evaporative losses from the reservoir it is floating in.

163points

Friedrich Bayer Bridge, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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340points

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indiecognition 2 years ago

Surprise diving boards

134points

Incredibly, Brookings Institution analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data revealed that 14 million people have jobs in fields directly related to infrastructure. Think of locomotive engineers, airline pilots, truck drivers: these professions make for nearly 11 percent of the nation’s workforce.

#10

Chengyang Yongji Bridge In Liuzhou City, China

Final score:

339points

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DennyS (denzoren) 2 years ago

That is very pretty.

64points

#11

The World's Oldest Underground Station 157 Years Apart

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337points

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James016 2 years ago

Baker Street

87points

#12

A Curve At B31, 79874 Breitnau, Germany

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332points

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Jojo Dancer 2 years ago

You could whip a crazy power drift around that!

44points

Puentes explains that the US has seen tremendous growth in population with 25 million people added in the past 10 years, which is concentrated in the 50 largest metropolitan areas. “It will place new demands on already overtaxed infrastructure. Metropolitan areas must be ready to adapt not only to serve millions of new customers but also to help poorer residents, many of whom are jobless, have the best chance possible to find work,” he states.

#13

Sea Cliff Bridge, New South Wales, Australia

Final score:

327points

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Purple3262 2 years ago

Look to the right where the old road was. Nice drop over the edge.

82points

AndThenICommented 2 years ago

I remember driving the old road

16points

Seabeast 2 years ago

Looks like they had a few rock slides.

6points

Steven Van Haezevelde 2 years ago

To prevent falling rocks on the previous road I guess, good thinking

3points

Susan Mercurio 2 years ago

And I can bet that it had washouts frequently, judging from California's Pacific Highway.

1point

Sue Maynes 2 years ago

A lot of comments refer to the rock falls that made the old road a danger, but my extended family lived around this area for several generations and the long-term danger was the sea eroding the face of the cliffs. In some areas, land once extended up to 200 yards on the sea side of the road, houses sat between it and the sea cliffs. Those houses have disappeared in some parts. The danger in this specific area came from both the sea and the rock falls.

6points

Kenny Kulbiski 2 years ago

Lotta boulders on the old road. Is that why it was built?

4points

Jo Berry 2 years ago

Yep. It was the main road to head to the south coast beaches of NSW. Every year rock slides would close the road for days. Usually around school holidays when people are travelling the most. There is a highway now that is faster but this road is a beautiful tourist drive that starts on the edge of Sydney and goes through a national park and then skirts the coast pretty much the whole way to Melbourne

10points

Eunice Bentley 2 years ago

I am wondering about the letters on the road support pillars I see an R, an M, and an E

3points

Mary Peace 2 years ago

I wonder if it was an advert, that now has some letters missing?

1point

Arachnid 2 years ago

i feel like they would film a car ad there

3points

C Rish 2 years ago

They have

4points

Downunderdude 2 years ago

I agree. This is a quite spectacular piece of civil engineering. The old road was constantly getting blocked by rockslides which meant a two hour detour. It's near Wollongong in NSW and worth a visit if you're in Oz.

2points

Lisa T 2 years ago

I live near this ☺️

2points

Alban Bizet 2 years ago

There is a very impressive one in La Réunion now 1l-image-R...ighway.jpg

2points

Kathy Kompass 2 years ago

Yellowstone could use this

1point

Farid Red 2 years ago

Beautiful. I think the new road is a solution of cliff collapse that would impose danger to road user.

1point

Gautam Balachandran 2 years ago

Tour guide : To the right you can see the perfectly safe but now dilapidated old road. And to your left a terrifying drop to almost certain death. Welcome to Australia!

1point

Sue Maynes 2 years ago

When I was a child, that old road had quite a lot of land on the sea side and was not right on the edge, but rock falls from above often closed it. The sea was gradually making the road unsafe as it eroded the cliff sides below the road. Brilliant solution otherwise access to the communities along that area would have gone. Gautam, in fact, that old road was a massive danger. Your comment is ridiculous.

1point

g90814 2 years ago

This almost looks like an artist concept drawing.

1point

GramDB 2 years ago

WOW!

0points

No One 2 years ago

That's what the travel guidebooks call a scenic drive.

0points

Elly Clifton 2 years ago

I live 5 mins from this bridge, it's lovely to walk over and get sun rise pics on it

0points

Momus 2 years ago

EM... R...

0points

Nancy Yarc 2 years ago

OMG, No thank you, I could never get on that!

0points

Marilyn Holt 2 years ago

Wow. Beautiful!

0points

Jake B 2 years ago

Oregon needs this

0points

The IRS 2 years ago

I'd prefer they made the road inland and left the coast alone

0points

Susan Zealey 2 years ago

The highway/freeway is inland but there are small towns dotted along this route, they lost a lot of business when this road was built

0points

Martha Meyer 2 years ago

Ruining the view since 1965.

0points

ReaderSope 2 years ago

My anxiety said no, sorry

-1point

#14

Dragon Bridge, Vietnam

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325points

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Purple3262 2 years ago

This is gorgeous!

56points

#15

A Rare Mid-Construction Shot Of The Golden Bridge Being Built In California, 1935

Final score:

303points

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Purple3262 2 years ago

Mindboggling.

74points

“Despite the importance of infrastructure, the US has not spent enough for decades to maintain and improve it. It accounts for about 2.5 percent of the economy, compared to about 3.9 percent spent in Canada, Australia and South Korea, 5 percent for Europe and 9-12 percent in China,” Puentes continues.

He adds that the US must spend at least $150 billion more a year on infrastructure through 2020 to meet its needs. This would add about 1.5 percent to annual economic growth and create at least 1.8 million jobs. The question is, will they do this?

#16

The Uninhabited Island Of Baljenac In The Adriatic Sea

Uninhabited except for a 14-mile network of low stone walls. Built by residents of a nearby island to separate crop fields and vineyards.

el_empty Report

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297points

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Nathaniel 2 years ago

Looks like a fingerprint.

311points

#17

High Speed Trains In Nanjing, China

Final score:

285points

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MotherofGuineaPigs 2 years ago

Package of sewing needles

267points

#18

Road Connecting Different Islands In Åland Islands

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284points

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DennyS (denzoren) 2 years ago (edited)

Is it possible to buy one of those and live all alone and only go out when you need supplies? Asking for a friend who is me.

188points

#19

Panlong Road Aerial View

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283points

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Olive 2 years ago

I need dramamine just looking at this picture

169points

#20

Curved Pedestrian Bridge Links Two Riverfront Parks In Providence, Rhode Island

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261points

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C G 2 years ago (edited)

So this fails to mention that this is actually a repurpose of a bridge for an interstate that was rerouted. Overall the redevelopment here has been amazing. The glass looking building there is a collaborative community workspace where there was once an elevated freeway.

2points

#21

Arc De Triomphe, From Above

Final score:

260points

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Adam Jeff 2 years ago

It might look pretty but it is NOT 'well-planned infrastructure'. It is traditionally one of the worst traffic jam spots in Paris.

212points

#22

The Escalators At The Wheaton Metro Station In Maryland Are The Longest Single Span Escalators In The Western Hemisphere At 230 Feet. I'm Surprised No Action Movie Fight Scenes Have Been Filmed Here

Final score:

238points

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Nathaniel 2 years ago

How many people slide down the centre parts?

95points

#23

New Cycling Lane In Delhi, A Sign Of Things To Come For The Whole City

Final score:

237points

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joe 2 years ago

I love the fact that this is genuinely separate from the rest of the traffic (and bordered by trees).

124points

#24

Mountain And Sea Trail In Xiamen, China

Final score:

236points

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Purple3262 2 years ago

I'd be stopping to take in the views!

38points

#25

Forth Rail Bridge, Scotland

Final score:

223points

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Frank Hassler 2 years ago

Is that the Firth of Fouth? Or did it take them just 4 tries to make such an excellent bridge?

39points

Ashalim Solar Power Tower, Negev Desert, Israel

Final score:

192points

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Doge 2 years ago

It's the Jewish space lasers Marjorie Taylor Green warned us about!!! This is how they charge it up to burn down forests and steal your heterosexuality and children! Better vote GOP!

19points

#27

Fukashiro Dam, Yamanashi, Japan

Final score:

189points

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Unknown 2 years ago

I think the point of this post has been lost at this point...

74points

#28

Warsaw Subway. Because It's Very Young System, New Stations Look Very Impressive. It's Also One Of The Cleanest Subway Systems In Europe

Final score:

188points

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Purple3262 2 years ago

No humans allowed!

67points

#29

Somewhere In Hong Kong

Final score:

181points

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Purple3262 2 years ago

Nup.

62points

#30

Intersection In Zagreb, Croatia

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172points

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Brandon Marlowe 2 years ago

Who has right of way?

93points

#31

Thyssenkrupp Elevators Test Tower In Guangzhou, China

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167points

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Unknown 2 years ago

Like, crash test dummies testing?!

75points

#32

Chicago's Wells Street Bridge

Final score:

166points

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Potato Chimps 2 years ago

What's super cool about this river is that they reversed the flow to prevent the spread of disease. Not only is it beautiful, but amazing engineering as well.

81points

#33

Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway China

Final score:

165points

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Unknown 2 years ago

Look at all that wide open space! Can we start sending the people destroying the Earth there to live? I like my trees...

60points

Urban Ropeway, Kisha-Michi Bridge, Yokohama, Japan

Final score:

164points

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Brandon Marlowe 2 years ago

We need this in Nashville, Tennessee. Downtown has not enough parking and LOTS of people who could commute this way.

41points

#35

Underground Urban Highway In Tehran, Iran

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129points

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Brandon Marlowe 2 years ago

So sad that Iran is now adversarial with most of the "free" world. The Persian people have an amazing culture and we enjoyed a good relationship with them for a long time. I hope we can somehow get back to that. Supporting the Shah turned out to be a huge mistake.

102points

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#36

Tunnel Exits And Precarious Pylons, Boundary Dam, Wa

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27points

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MiriPanda 2 years ago (edited)

I don't even know what I am looking at? Tunnel exits?! *wheeeeee... splash*

10points

#37

Trains In Tokyo, Japan

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21points

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Kay Phillips 2 years ago

These are literally just trains. How is this brilliant infrastructure?

7points

#38

Elevated Highway In Central Hong Kong

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19points

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Purple3262 2 years ago

A bit sad when we're erecting highways through tenement buildings.

10points

#39

The Amount Of Highway Posts Recently Has Been Disturbing, So Here's St Pancras And Kings Cross Termini In London

Final score:

18points

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Linda HS 2 years ago

Ugly

5points

#40

Intersection Of Chiba Urban Monorail, Japan

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17points

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James016 2 years ago

This looks soul destroying

11points

#41

Aquawater Park, Qatar

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17points

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Unknown 2 years ago

Qatar, like, the desert? Maybe it's just me, but this seems a bit unnecessary...

16points

A Scene At Chongqing, China

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13points

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Purple3262 2 years ago

No, no and no.

15points

#43

NYC Subway Trains On The Williamsburg Bridge

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13points

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Purple3262 2 years ago

Can bet I'd breath in!

2points

#44

Under Construction Western Dedicated Freight Corridor In India

Final score:

11points

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M O'Connell 2 years ago

Shouldn't a 'dedicated freight corridor' be a railway?

6points

#45

Manhattan 1964

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9points

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Unknown 2 years ago

nope.

10points

#46

Layers Of Chongqing

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8points

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Unknown 2 years ago

Just look at all that beautiful infrastructure 🤢🤮

10points

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Brandon Marlowe 2 years ago

Nice post, BP. Of course I like anything that's not another AITA repost.

27points

Kenny Kulbiski 2 years ago

Agreed! AITA for despising AITA posts?

26points

Zophra 2 years ago

So I look at this amazing design and engineering and I see what incredible technologies other fields have developed, and I wonder why don't we live in a cleaner world? Is there no money in developing clean technologies? No creative intelligent people wanting to enter that field? Why have we as humankind progressed in so many areas but not in living cleanly with our environment? Just my reoccuring pensive depressing thought.

16points

Powerful Katrinka 2 years ago

Because of the sheer volume of money made by oil companies. Right from the very beginning, oil companies have worked to crush all alternatives. For example, Los Angeles originally had a highly successful light-rail system. Big Oil got friendly with the city government (money changed hands) and the rail system was torn out to make way for freeways. And right up to today, oil companies are pulling the exact same s**t.

9points

Bob Cakin 2 years ago (edited)

Seeing as how most of these "amazing designs" center around designing for cars, the most inefficient/wasteful form of transport... I'd say part of the reason is because we waste so much time designing/building up systems that are ultimately worse than previously existing solutions (trains, biking, streetcars, etc.). That's the private sector for you... wasting time, resources, and our environment in persuit of greater and greater profits (more profitable to sell mutliple people individual cars/insurance/maintenance/gas rather than collectivizing the costs through a more efficient publicly owned transit system).

4points

Crowsgoin*brrr* 2 years ago

I think that way too, ever heard of Frankfurt DE?

1point

Whos Whoo 2 years ago

Because we're like a fingis spawning all over the place out of control population growth esp keeping old people housed in nursing homes as its just a profitable buisness now not letting people die but keeping them alive to make money out of them for all involved Dr's drug companies nappy manufacturers etc etc

0points

Iva Sativa 2 years ago

Because we as humans are trash. We are foul animals that would be killing and raping all over the place if no one stopped us. And dont get me even started on how we have brainwashed women into believing it is all somehow their fault.

-2points

John Whick 2 years ago

Architecture go brrrrrrrrrr

5points

Crowsgoin*brrr* 2 years ago

Meh, this isn't something that I would be proud of, yes some beautiful things... but all them roads? Nope

3points

Gavin Johnson 2 years ago

Some interesting engineering feats but let’s be honest, some of these are examples of how inventive human beings can be when they are wrecking our planet. Destroying the earth even when it is pretty is still destroying the earth. An elevated road or bridge that animals can use is still changing their behaviours and expecting them to adapt to our presence, this is still putting our needs ahead of theirs.

2points

der sebbl 2 years ago

I've got the feeling, that the caption was made for another article. Doesn't really fit this one

1point

Thomas Moore 2 years ago

I'm surprised Sydney (Australia) didn't get a spot here, it's certainly got some... Interesting roadways.

1point

Locked In The Cellar 2 years ago

The Delta Project in the Netherlands is missing! A giant storm surge barrier that is open to let the tides through and preserve the sea life on the inside, but can turn into a closed dam when there's a storm coming.

1point

Daffodil 2 years ago

Some of these were great, but most just looked like a sad run down highway system. :/

1point

DarthcOr0na 2 years ago

I was hoping to see the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in this post :(

0points

Giin 2 years ago

It is indeed human nature not to be able to see behind our noses. Our skin and skulls are in the way, after all.

0points

Kathleen Olsson-Nelson 2 years ago

This was great! Fascinating creativity.

0points

broken_guy 2 years ago

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Brandon Marlowe 2 years ago

Nice post, BP. Of course I like anything that's not another AITA repost.

27points

Kenny Kulbiski 2 years ago

Agreed! AITA for despising AITA posts?

26points

Zophra 2 years ago

16points

Powerful Katrinka 2 years ago

9points

Bob Cakin 2 years ago (edited)

4points

Crowsgoin*brrr* 2 years ago

I think that way too, ever heard of Frankfurt DE?

1point

Whos Whoo 2 years ago

0points

Iva Sativa 2 years ago

-2points

John Whick 2 years ago

Architecture go brrrrrrrrrr

5points

Crowsgoin*brrr* 2 years ago

Meh, this isn't something that I would be proud of, yes some beautiful things... but all them roads? Nope

3points