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Aradena Bridge<br /> | Aradena Bridge<br /> | ||
+ | Aradaina Bridge<br /> | ||
Crete, Greece<br /> | Crete, Greece<br /> | ||
453 feet high / 138 meters high<br /> | 453 feet high / 138 meters high<br /> | ||
275 foot span / 84 meter span<br /> | 275 foot span / 84 meter span<br /> | ||
1986<br /> | 1986<br /> | ||
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− | Bailey bridges are made of easy to assemble truss panels that can be quickly erected to replace a damaged bridge or to allow army vehicles and personnel to cross over a river or waterway. The Aradena or Aradaina bridge | + | Bailey bridges are made of easy to assemble truss panels that can be quickly erected to replace a damaged bridge or to allow army vehicles and personnel to easily cross over a river or waterway. The Aradena or Aradaina bridge is a permanent span and is the world’s highest Bailey bridge. Crossing a deep gorge, the 275 foot (84 meter) long truss was a gift from two brothers to their native village of Agios loannis. Since 1999 there has been bungy jumping from the bridge on summer weekends. For information visit http://www.bungee.gr/ |
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[[Category:Bridges in Greece]] | [[Category:Bridges in Greece]] |
Latest revision as of 04:22, 9 December 2009
Aradena Bridge
Aradaina Bridge
Crete, Greece
453 feet high / 138 meters high
275 foot span / 84 meter span
1986
Bailey bridges are made of easy to assemble truss panels that can be quickly erected to replace a damaged bridge or to allow army vehicles and personnel to easily cross over a river or waterway. The Aradena or Aradaina bridge is a permanent span and is the world’s highest Bailey bridge. Crossing a deep gorge, the 275 foot (84 meter) long truss was a gift from two brothers to their native village of Agios loannis. Since 1999 there has been bungy jumping from the bridge on summer weekends. For information visit http://www.bungee.gr/