More Than Just a Means of Transportation: The Tallest Bridges and Longest Railways

This list wouldn’t be complete without one of the most well-known bridges in the United States. Brooklyn Bridge was the first fixed crossing across the East River, connecting New York’s boroughs of Brooklyn and Manhattan.

The Bridge dates back to the 19^th century, as its construction began in 1869. However, the completion of the bridge took 14 years, and the much-anticipated bridge finally opened in 1883 in a grand opening ceremony.