Bridges, a testament to human ingenuity, are some of the most important components of modern infrastructure. With the help of novel designs, materials, and concepts, humans have been able to create all kinds of bridges, and longer bridges have been built over the years. Countries worldwide can now connect distant cities, islands, and gaps with the help of complex engineering and bridges. Africa is also not far behind, and the rapidly developing countries of the continent can now boast some massive and unique bridges.
Below is a list of ten of Africa’s longest bridges:
1. 6th October Bridge, Egypt – 12.7 miles (20.5 km)
The 6th October Bridge over the Nile in Cairo, Egypt.
The 6th October Bridge in Egypt is by far the longest in Africa. So, why exactly is there such a massive bridge in Egypt? Well, this immense structure was designed to increase connectivity throughout the capital of Cairo. The construction of this bridge began in 1969 by the Egyptian company Arab Contractors. Engineers built the bridge using a cantilever carriage and launching truss system, and they completed it in 1996. The name commemorated the date of “The Crossing” during the October 1973 war, and it quickly became intertwined with local logistics..See the video & full news here. Thank you and God bless.
