Bridges_Presentations

=Vasco Da Gama Bridge =

Lisboa
The **Vasco Da Gama** is a **cable-stayed bridge**. Located on the east of **Lisbon,** crosses the Tagus River. **Constructed because of need for an alternative north-south traffic link to bypass Lisbon and reduce traffic congestion in the capital**. **It reinforced concrete structure with main deck stayed to main pylons. **

=Solkan Bridge =

Slovenia


The **Solkan** is a **arch bridge**, the world's largest arch bridge of **worked stone**.  Located on **Nova Gorica**, over the Soca River. **Constructed because of the need for additional railway connection of Vienna to Trieste**.

=Eiserner Steg Bridge =

Germany


The **Eiserner Steg** is a **truss bridge**. Located on the east of **Fráncfort**. Constructed with a **steel** truss, because  **the population complained about the only existing bridge by then don't communicated with the southern parts of the city and surrounding areas** **. **