Millau Viaduct
LocationFrance
Year2004
TypeBridge
About Millau Viaduct
The tallest bridge in the world at 1,125 feet at the highest pier. Designed by Norman Foster. Spans the Tarn River valley. The masts rise 282 feet above the deck. Over 3,000 workers built it in 3 years. The deck was pushed from both sides and met with 1 cm precision.
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