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Arch Bridge

Photo of ocean bay No. Arch bridges typically span much shorter distances. You need to span 5,000 feet. (Imagine how tall an arch would have to rise to span 5,000 feet.) Try again.









Photo: The Honshu-Shikoku Bridge Authority

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