The Millau Viaduct is part of the new E11 expressway connecting Paris and Barcelona and features the highest bridge piers ever constructed. The tallest is 240 metres (787 feet) high and the overall height is an impressive 336 metres (1100 feet), making this the highest bridge in the world. It's taller than the Eiffel Tower.
Interestingly, the Millau Viaduct is notstraight. Why? It's because a straight road could induce a floating sensation as you drive across it. So, a slight curve remedies that feeling. The curve is 20km in range. Moreover, the road has a light incline of 3% to improve the visibility and reassure the driver. An amazing engineering feat!
There's something just not right about driving above the clouds.
Slide the picture to the right/left to see the whole bridge. What a view - 787 feet high!
First Commenter: agung
Interestingly, the Millau Viaduct is notstraight. Why? It's because a straight road could induce a floating sensation as you drive across it. So, a slight curve remedies that feeling. The curve is 20km in range. Moreover, the road has a light incline of 3% to improve the visibility and reassure the driver. An amazing engineering feat!
There's something just not right about driving above the clouds.
Slide the picture to the right/left to see the whole bridge. What a view - 787 feet high!
First Commenter: agung
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wow...that just to amazing...how they built that bridge??
There is an associated museum which should be worth a visit. Next time I drive over the viaduct, I hope to have the time to find out how to get to it…
This is a great project. I am excited to see it
very nice bridge
wow.. imagine feeling like you're in a plane...
It looks impressive.
Wow... the last photo really awesome... XD
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what an amazing bridge!
What a great project! this is very awesome!
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