Bridges are one of the most important artefacts constructed by man, the structures having had an incalculable effect on the development of trade and civilisatio

“An already impressive reference work has been made significantly more valuable . . . a well-illustrated alphabetized compendium of notable bridges.” —The

Provides an alphabetical reference to bridges and tunnels, including designers, builders, and materials and machinery used in their construction.

Building bridges across rivers, canyons, straits and sea represents one of man's greatest endeavours. It has stretched human ingenuity, engineering and material

Profiles ten of the world's most distinctive bridges.