Sydney Harbour Bridge
CountryAustralia
Year Built1932
Total Length1,149 m
Main Span503 m
TypeArch
About Sydney Harbour Bridge
Called the Coathanger for its arch shape. The widest long-span bridge at 48.8 m wide. Built by 1,400 workers over 8 years. 6 million hand-driven rivets hold it together. 16 workers died. The arch expands/contracts up to 18 cm daily. BridgeClimb lets tourists climb to the top.
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