Results: Most Beautiful Bridge in Every State (Part Nine)
There are more than 600,000 bridges in America – and many of them are incredible feats of modern engineering, while others are steeped in history. With many now more empty than ever, I will take you on a tour of the most impressive/breathtaking/beautiful bridge in every US state (and Canada later on) so you can admire them from your armchair. (Source: Love Exploring)
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South Dakota: Chamberlain Rail Bridge - A bridge was first built here way back in the 1920s, but the current striking structure is the result of a major update in 1953, which saw an extra span added. The bridge links the South Dakota towns of Chamberlain and Oacoma, and was once a vital route for farmers transporting wheat and other produce. Have you ever visited this bridge?
Yes
6%
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121 votes
No
95%
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2079 votes
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Tennessee: Walnut Street Bridge - This bridge in Chattanooga has a poignant history. Two Black men were mobbed and lynched (in unrelated incidents some 13 years apart) for purported violence against a white woman. The structure serves as a reminder of these abhorrent incidents of racial violence, and has earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. Have you ever visited this bridge?
Yes
7%
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151 votes
No
93%
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2049 votes
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Texas: Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge - A modern masterpiece in downtown Dallas, this bridge was completed in 2011 by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. The structure has transformed the city's skyline: a soaring central arch reaches 400 feet (122m), with cables splaying artfully from it. Have you ever visited this bridge?
Yes
6%
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140 votes
No
94%
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2060 votes
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Utah: Hite Crossing Bridge - Utah is best-known for its natural bridges but this man-made landmark gives them a run for their money. Spanning the Colorado River, the Hite Crossing Bridge, a graceful bow of steel along the scenic Route 95, was dedicated in 1966. It is named after Hite, a remote region close to Lake Powell. Have you ever visited this bridge?
Yes
5%
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113 votes
No
95%
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2087 votes
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Vermont: Silk Covered Bridge - Vermont is another New England state famous for its covered bridges. This one has been straddling the Walloomsac River since the 1840s, spreading across 88 feet (27m) with intricate latticed detailing in its interior. In fall, its orange-red expanse blends beautifully with the surrounding foliage. Have you ever visited this bridge?
Yes
7%
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160 votes
No
93%
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2040 votes
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