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by RondoRedux on January 26th, 2010
At 5429 miles, I doubt a vehicle road would be very effective. Considering how wide it would have to be to allow for breakdown lanes, rest stops, fuel stops, and the obligatory convenience stores/fast food shops, the cost would be prohibitively expensive. And at the cost of fuel today, a job like that would literally take decades. That's not even considering the weather and the height of the bridge to allow ships to pass beneath.
Consider also it took six years to build the Chunnel between England and France, at 31.4 miles. It went 80% over budget. Yes, I know it's underwater, but those conditions are more controlled than building over an ocean. Good question!
What is the oldest suspension bridge in the United States?
by Answerbag Staff on April 20th, 2010
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Curved bridge. The Ile de Re is reached by a beautiful, very long, high-level bridge. It also curves through about 90 degrees so you start off heading West, and arrive heading South. Anyone know why?
by Anonymous on July 28th, 2009
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How safe do you feel crossing bridges?
by AnonymousGirl on August 1st, 2011
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What is the term given to the counterdeflection given to a beam to counteract the effect of the imposed load causing a "sag" in the beam (eg in a bridge)?
by The Music Roob Ninja on July 25th, 2009
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What is the longest bridge currently in New York City?
by needananswer1299 on April 18th, 2010
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You're reading If a bridge or tunnel is built across the Atlantic Ocean, with a motorway and a railroad, let’s say between Lisbon, Portugal and New York City, USA. How long time would construction last? How long time would travel last by automobile, or by train?
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