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Record 1 1988-06-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
CONT

David Steinman's Mackimac Bridge [a suspension bridge] ... has the longest total suspended span of any bridge. Although the main span is only 3,800 (1,158 meters), its two long suspended side spans increase its total length to 7,400 feet (2,256 meters).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
CONT

Ponts suspendus (...) Ils sont, le plus souvent, à trois travées. Les travées latérales sont généralement des travées suspendues (...), quelquefois des travées indépendantes.

Spanish

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