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Here are ten amazing water bridges that have been engineered around the world
spanning from the late 1700s to the early 2000s.

Lune Aqueduct (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lune_Aqueduct)

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Built at three times the estimated cost the British government had for the Lune
Aqueduct constructed in 1797 for over 48,000! Its 664ft. long, 20ft. wide, 61ft.
high and carries the Lancaster Canal. Its located over the River Lune in Lancaster,
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Located in Wrexham County Wales the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct connects the

Llongollen canal to the valley of the River Dee. It was completed in 1805 and is the
longest and highest water bridge in Britain. Its 1000ft. long, 11ft. wide and 5.5ft.
deep. The Pontcysyllte is 126ft. above the river using 53ft. support pillars and is an
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Avon Aqueduct (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avon_Aqueduct)

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Completed in 1821 the Avon Aqueduct is the longest of its kind in Scotland and the
second longest in the UK. Its 810ft. long, 50ft. wide and 86ft. high. Located in
Linlithgow, Scotland this bridge crosses the River Avon and carries the Union canal.

Barton Road Swing Bridge

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Built in 1894 the Barton Swing Aqueduct is the only swing truss bridge in the
world. It is located in Greater Manchester England and connects the Bridgewater
canal to the Manchester ship canal. Large boats can pass under and small boats
can pass over because of its innovative design. Its length is 195 ft. and its with is
18 ft.

Briare Aqueduct (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Briare_aqueduct)

This aqueduct located in Briare France crosses the Loire River and carries the
Canal Latral la Loire. Its the second longest aqueduct in the world and was
opened in 1896. This bridge is 2172ft. long, 18ft. wide and 7ft. deep.

Ringvaart Aqueduct
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The Veluwemeer Aqueduct connects the mainland of Hardeerwijk with Flevoland,

the largest artificial island in the word. Its 82ft. long, 62ft.wide, 9ft. deep and was
completed in 2002. Small boats can pass through it and there are footpaths
located on either side for pedestrians.

Krabbersgat Naviduct
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