Millau Viaduct
CountryFrance
Year Built2004
Total Length2,460 m
Main Span342 m
TypeCable-stayed
About Millau Viaduct
The tallest bridge in the world at 343 m. Crosses the Tarn valley in southern France. Designed by Norman Foster and Michel Virlogeux. Took only 3 years to build. The road deck is 270 m above the valley floor at its highest. Often above the clouds.
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