Since talking about bridge building materials, there is a bridge system called "root bridges" in the Indian state of Meghalaya. Though not long, these are built by intertwining aerial roots of rubber trees from two sides. The bridges become strong as the roots grow, and intertwine more and more. Though only pedestrian passing, the bridge is literally alive. How cool is that!?
tiny rockets that shot across a gorge to hang wires that the bridge was going to be built on beats a 164km long bridge that crosses multiple bodies of water?
Sci Show.... I didn't think that I would be googling bridges and saying to myself "damn that's a nice bridge" today... But you've caused me to appreciate bridges. Thank you.
I really love how Michael explains even the hardest things understandable for everyone and the simpler things without sounding anything condescending 🙏🏻 it’s a real pleasure for me to listen to you talking. Your calm voice and nice character fit perfectly for a science UA-cam channel 👍🏻
I thought there'd at least be a mention of the Confederation Bridge between New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, Canada, which is the longest bridge over ice-covered water.
+Adam Bryant I'm also Canadian, formerly living on PEI, so I have probably crossed that Bridge 50-100 times in my life, having also walked across it on opening day (pushed in a stroller after I got too tired)
I know this doesn't quite fit with the theme but I think it deserves an honorable mention. You mentioned that the modular system was unusual during the 1950's when describing #3. How about during the American Civil War? Daniel McCaullum managed to counter the destruction of railroads by the confederacy by making pre-built bridges at construction sites and bringing them in by train right up to the destroyed length of track. The stroke of genius allowed the Union forces to basically rebuilt a bridge overnight. Not bad for 1863.
As a bridge engineer myself I can say this was a nice list of structures; however, there are many more interesting bridges, construction techniques, etc. Dare i say this deserves a Part 2 video.
I've driven recently over the Millau Bridge. I was very glad they've built such high and strong side barriers. It's quite an unnerving and simultaneously beautiful experience
I was hoping you were gonna mention the Öresund Bridge connecting Sweden and Denmark. Opened in 2000 it has become so important it even got it's own TV Series called "The Bridge" that has been exported to over 180 countries.
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Wow! I didn't know about the age of the Caravan Bridge being 3000 years old. That's what you call a product that still holds its use-value. To me that feature of it makes it deserves to be on this incredible record breaking bridges.
While I was in Burma I walked what was supposed to be the longest wooden bridge in the world. It was maybe (definitely) the most publicly enjoyed place I experienced there. Good times *8 )
As for #1, in october the 'Duge Bridge' over the Beipan river will be opened in China with a maximum drop of 564 meters. Also, this is the reason why I love this show, being incredibly interested in everything to do with infrastructure I can tell that this is 100% true and not just some random list compiled after 2 minute sof Googling.
future video request: what does wildlife do during natural disasters like in LA? and I don't mean deer or such that just move away. I'm talking about manatees that get extra browsing areas, clams used to daily tidal exposure, crawfish, large animals that aren't mobile to move long distances (snakes), all of the mangrove wildlife, etc
Between Bellevue and Seattle Washington there is the second longest floating bridge. A bridge built with pontoons on the water with flexible joints between segments to accommodate the movement of the water on which it rests. Currently they are building a light rail across this very flexible bridge. A world first.
Sooo I've been on the longest bridge in the world and didn't even realize it until now. It was really surreal to 'fly' above the Chinese countryside in a high-speed train but I never even considered that the whole thing was just one big bridge. That's super cool!
The most interesting thing about the Millau Viaduct was skipped over: the roadway was built all on one side (mast, cable, and surface together) and slowly pushed out over the chasm from support to support until it spanned all the way across.
The Millau Viaduct has one other science-y feature that is so cool that I can't believe you skipped it. The roadway is designed as an upside down wing, so that it creates negative lift as high winds pass across it. This pushes the roadway down against the supports and cables. The other cool feature is a transparent windbreak so that cars and trucks don't get blown off the bridge.
I believe the bridge with the longest single stone arch is Solkan bridge in Solkan, Slovenia. Built over 100 years ago, it still serves as train bridge today
I have stayed on a campsite in millau and drove under and over it several times. I've even smam in the river. It's a really large bridge but it's surprisingly elegant.
I'm surprised you didn't mention the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, connecting Brooklyn to Staten Island. It's the longest suspension bridge in all the Americas, but hardly anyone appreciates it.
For all the people there asking why there were no pictures of the Caravan bridge, it's because it doesn't exist anymore. There are some very old photos out there. Maybe the SciShow team didn't want to be unsure about the sources of those photos.
Maryland/Virginia has two impressive bridges, the massive Chesapeake Bay Bridge which connects the two parts of Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel located at the edge of the Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, which alternates between going above and below the water with a diner/gift shop in the middle.
I was playing Geoguesser and ran into the Millau Viaduct. At the time I was like wtf is this giant bridge doing here in a part of remote France. Wish I'd known about it before I'd played Geoguesser.
Your old picture of the George Washington bridge is younger than you were discussing. The submarine in the picture is SSN 571, USS Nautilus. She didn't sail under the bridge until 1955.
Sir Leo Helscher Bridges in Brisbane Australia for being the most unremarkable bridges that (somehow?) inspire fear and loathing to about 50% of Brisbane's people. I drive over them often and don't honestly see why.
San Francisco's new East span on the Bay bridge is pretty cool, $10 bn at least I think, about 8x's the price they quoted not long after the Loma Prieta EQ in '89 made a new span critical. It is a self anchored span with no abutments and a single cable attached at the east end, up over the tower to the west end, around under the deck and back over the tower to the east end. They seemed to forget saltwater is corrosive and major seismic elements are at risk. We are told everything is hunky dory!
Since talking about bridge building materials, there is a bridge system called "root bridges" in the Indian state of Meghalaya. Though not long, these are built by intertwining aerial roots of rubber trees from two sides. The bridges become strong as the roots grow, and intertwine more and more. Though only pedestrian passing, the bridge is literally alive. How cool is that!?
That is 😎
+Touch of Gray we will get by.. We will survive.
rubber trees?
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I think they use fig trees, I saw something on the topic and it said they used fig tree roots.
No pictures of the oldest bridge :(
It's camera shy
hiconsumption.com/2014/06/the-39-most-amazing-bridges-in-the-world/ you are welcome xxx
They didn't have cameras in 850BC duh
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yes, there were not cameras when it was built. But the cool part is that it's still around. pictures are readily googlable.
I'm saying it: rocket bridge takes the cake, simply because they had to call the army for help and the army offered rockets.
glad they didn't need help to digging a hole
tiny rockets that shot across a gorge to hang wires that the bridge was going to be built on beats a 164km long bridge that crosses multiple bodies of water?
Rockets. 'Nuff said
+MacNutz2
Indeed. Negotiating with the Ninja Union can be...tricky.
it's also damn good fun to jump off of
Sci Show.... I didn't think that I would be googling bridges and saying to myself "damn that's a nice bridge" today...
But you've caused me to appreciate bridges.
Thank you.
Im sorry, I just can't get over how soothing this guy's voice is. MORE.
Michael Aranda’s voice is fantastic. I’m not interested in hearing him read the phone book, but I’d be glad to hear him read the dictionary!
I really love how Michael explains even the hardest things understandable for everyone and the simpler things without sounding anything condescending 🙏🏻 it’s a real pleasure for me to listen to you talking. Your calm voice and nice character fit perfectly for a science UA-cam channel 👍🏻
This was such a good episode. More stuff like this please!
I thought there'd at least be a mention of the Confederation Bridge between New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, Canada, which is the longest bridge over ice-covered water.
Yeah that bridge is really neat.
I know right
I thought the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, a suspension bridge with the longest main span of any suspension bridge would also be mentioned as well.
+Adam Bryant I'm also Canadian, formerly living on PEI, so I have probably crossed that Bridge 50-100 times in my life, having also walked across it on opening day (pushed in a stroller after I got too tired)
I was waiting for that one (proud islander here)
I know this doesn't quite fit with the theme but I think it deserves an honorable mention. You mentioned that the modular system was unusual during the 1950's when describing #3. How about during the American Civil War? Daniel McCaullum managed to counter the destruction of railroads by the confederacy by making pre-built bridges at construction sites and bringing them in by train right up to the destroyed length of track. The stroke of genius allowed the Union forces to basically rebuilt a bridge overnight. Not bad for 1863.
As a bridge engineer myself I can say this was a nice list of structures; however, there are many more interesting bridges, construction techniques, etc. Dare i say this deserves a Part 2 video.
Michael had the most soothing voice. Michael if you're watching this; I love you
Why no pictures of the Caravan Bridge?
Google Images return no pictures of it that are labelled for re-use (commercial or not).
There's no camera in 850BCE.
Huh. Weird.
I found a picutre right away... img.gawkerassets.com/img/18q32tqoawp43jpg/ku-xlarge.jpg
+DumbAlex2hot yes but is the image free to use for commercial use?
I've driven recently over the Millau Bridge. I was very glad they've built such high and strong side barriers. It's quite an unnerving and simultaneously beautiful experience
This is why I love this channel....one day you're talking about the history of life and the next bridges
You know it's an actual science channel when they use metric. Right on!
AHHHH im from New orleans, Louisiana so i cross that bridge all the time. i was shocked to hear it on the list.
Got across the George Washington in the middle of the day in under a minute. Proudest accomplishment of my life.
I was hoping you were gonna mention the Öresund Bridge connecting Sweden and Denmark. Opened in 2000 it has become so important it even got it's own TV Series called "The Bridge" that has been exported to over 180 countries.
This vid could have been 3 times this length; it's a fascinating topic that deserves a ton of detail.
I never thought I would watch an 8 minute thing about bridges and enjoy it.
Well damn.
"So we need to have this huge bridge over a gingantic pit. What do we do?" "Rockets." "W-what?" "Use. The rockets."
thank you for using the metric system for everything now! as a non-american it is highly appreciated.
This was an especially good sci show.
Excellent and informative video.
Ted Mosby is going to love this
Michael, you have a pleasant voice to listen to.
The brute force method to things is usually the most hilarious and rewarding
I can't get over how crazy this is, I guess I'll just build a bridge and get over it...
Can you do one on cerebral aneurysms? I had one rupture at 19 and would love to learn more!
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what is the longest bridge over troubled water?
I saw what you did there. I'd say you first have to find out the speed limit of the bridge in question, then multiply it by 291 seconds.
Duh! It's the Simon and Garfunkel Bridge, of course! (Yeah, I know you already knew the answer.)
Aren't you supposed to be Max Fux?
how do you know that?
No, that's the 59th Street Bridge.
5:24 The Benicia Bridge bubble technology is amazing XD
I can now answer Hank's favorite question.
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3 pluses but 2 likes...somethings not right
***** You fuck. You shoulda put a +, ruined it.
Wow! I didn't know about the age of the Caravan Bridge being 3000 years old. That's what you call a product that still holds its use-value. To me that feature of it makes it deserves to be on this incredible record breaking bridges.
Yay and thumbs up for using kilometer!
Please do more Engineering episodes like this one! :))
I love bridges. They mend, break, and burn!
When I was in New Jersey visiting family I went to New York over the busiest bridge, it literally took 20 minutes to go one block.
I feel weirdly proud that I've been on two of the bridges on this list
While I was in Burma I walked what was supposed to be the longest wooden bridge in the world. It was maybe (definitely) the most publicly enjoyed place I experienced there. Good times *8 )
This guys voice is very soothing
Imma give that bridge some ingenuity. Bridges love ingenuity
this was surprisingly really interesting. i love architecture and engineering
As for #1, in october the 'Duge Bridge' over the Beipan river will be opened in China with a maximum drop of 564 meters.
Also, this is the reason why I love this show, being incredibly interested in everything to do with infrastructure I can tell that this is 100% true and not just some random list compiled after 2 minute sof Googling.
Very cool! I love learning about architecture and engineering. Great episode.
Seriously love this video thank you scishow for these vids!
future video request:
what does wildlife do during natural disasters like in LA?
and I don't mean deer or such that just move away. I'm talking about manatees that get extra browsing areas, clams used to daily tidal exposure, crawfish, large animals that aren't mobile to move long distances (snakes), all of the mangrove wildlife, etc
awesome episode ! .. and thanks SO much for using the metric system !
Between Bellevue and Seattle Washington there is the second longest floating bridge. A bridge built with pontoons on the water with flexible joints between segments to accommodate the movement of the water on which it rests.
Currently they are building a light rail across this very flexible bridge. A world first.
I was wondering if you were going to mention the George Washington bridge, then finally, you did. The suspension was killing me.
Sooo I've been on the longest bridge in the world and didn't even realize it until now. It was really surreal to 'fly' above the Chinese countryside in a high-speed train but I never even considered that the whole thing was just one big bridge. That's super cool!
Well, why do people have to dislike and have hate comments? Like really, it's brilliant this video is.
Chesapeake Bay bridge tunnel? no? Fine be that way.
The Chesapeake bay bridge up in Annapolis has a longer bridge part I think
I enjoy these videos, especially because the Fonz hosts them.
The most interesting thing about the Millau Viaduct was skipped over: the roadway was built all on one side (mast, cable, and surface together) and slowly pushed out over the chasm from support to support until it spanned all the way across.
The Millau Viaduct has one other science-y feature that is so cool that I can't believe you skipped it. The roadway is designed as an upside down wing, so that it creates negative lift as high winds pass across it. This pushes the roadway down against the supports and cables. The other cool feature is a transparent windbreak so that cars and trucks don't get blown off the bridge.
Oh hey the benecia bridge! yeah that thing took FOREVER. it got started in 2001 and finished in 2007.
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nice
Fav narrator
bridges are my favourite things in the world
What about the longest floating bridge in Washington State? That is pretty remarkable
I drove across the Millau Viaduct not long after it opened, and I didn’t know anything about it at the time, but it was still awesome.
yes the Benicia bridge is in one of the best sturgeon fishing areas in the bay area. they are also highly protected by fish and game.
I believe the bridge with the longest single stone arch is Solkan bridge in Solkan, Slovenia. Built over 100 years ago, it still serves as train bridge today
I like this guy for pronouncing "Bang Na" very accurately, not pronouncing like "bang!" which is incorrect.
I have stayed on a campsite in millau and drove under and over it several times. I've even smam in the river. It's a really large bridge but it's surprisingly elegant.
I LOVE BRIDGES!!!
I didn't know the Viaduc de Millau was that high =O
I went on it when it was foggy, they told me it was the tallest bridge in the world, I looked down and all I saw was the grey void.
actually, my grandpa worked on the Bang Na as a chief engineer!
There is a beautiful double-arched bridge over a highway just west of Nashville. The bridge is part of the Natchez Trace scenic highway.
I'm surprised you didn't mention the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, connecting Brooklyn to Staten Island. It's the longest suspension bridge in all the Americas, but hardly anyone appreciates it.
Rockets like that make me think of the movie/book Contact and how they started up the Machine.
For all the people there asking why there were no pictures of the Caravan bridge, it's because it doesn't exist anymore. There are some very old photos out there. Maybe the SciShow team didn't want to be unsure about the sources of those photos.
I drive the Benicia Bridge....looks a lot different now that I know how much they spent making it...geezus...
You forgot about the Jeff and Beau bridges.
5:43 the GW bridge is also quite expensive to cross. it was about $75 in an 18-wheeler last time i used it. but i heard its around $100 now.
Maryland/Virginia has two impressive bridges, the massive Chesapeake Bay Bridge which connects the two parts of Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel located at the edge of the Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, which alternates between going above and below the water with a diner/gift shop in the middle.
Love the use of metric
Heaviest lift bridge: Houghton-Hancock lift bridge, in da Yoop. :) Great beer too!
Hah! My hometown bridge, The Benicia Bridge, made it on the list as the "Most Over Budget"!
Anywhere I could catch documentaries of awesome engineering projects like this?
I was playing Geoguesser and ran into the Millau Viaduct. At the time I was like wtf is this giant bridge doing here in a part of remote France. Wish I'd known about it before I'd played Geoguesser.
never thought i'd be interested in this..
Pretty sure the bridge to Terabithia has gotta be a record holder of some kind
Great episode! :)
Your old picture of the George Washington bridge is younger than you were discussing. The submarine in the picture is SSN 571, USS Nautilus. She didn't sail under the bridge until 1955.
Sorry, 1956.
wish you had talked about the floating bridges in Washington
Dang, that lighting
I feel like I need ADD to watch these videos sometimes.
The most important of all is Jeff !
crazy, I remember the Benecia bridge being built and didn't hear any news about the fish dying.
THANK YOU for using metrics. Had to say it
I have a photo of the second bridge during the intro, it's an amazing site on US 1 in California, if you ever get the chance to see it for yourself.
Sir Leo Helscher Bridges in Brisbane Australia for being the most unremarkable bridges that (somehow?) inspire fear and loathing to about 50% of Brisbane's people. I drive over them often and don't honestly see why.
didn't mention the unnamed 3 meter bridge next to my house...
*DISLIKE*
Iv driven over lake Pontchartrain and it feels like the bridge goes on forever
looooooove, those sources, thanks :)
Rico Rodriguez would have a field-day with all these.
San Francisco's new East span on the Bay bridge is pretty cool, $10 bn at least I think, about 8x's the price they quoted not long after the Loma Prieta EQ in '89 made a new span critical. It is a self anchored span with no abutments and a single cable attached at the east end, up over the tower to the west end, around under the deck and back over the tower to the east end. They seemed to forget saltwater is corrosive and major seismic elements are at risk. We are told everything is hunky dory!
good subject for an episode☺