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Famous Bridges of the World - YAML

Famous bridges of the world represent humanity's achievements where architectural engineering meets artistry. Bridges like the Golden Gate Bridge, Sydney Harbour Bridge, and Tower Bridge have become symbols of their cities and countries, attracting millions of visitors as iconic landmarks. These bridges serve not merely as transportation infrastructure but as testaments to history, culture, and technological innovation.

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- code: "001"
  slug: "golden-gate-bridge"
  name: "Golden Gate Bridge"
  description: "The iconic suspension bridge in San Francisco, USA."
  location: "San Francisco, California, USA"
  yearCompleted: 1937
  bridgeType: "Suspension Bridge"
  length: "2,737m"
  height: "227m"
- code: "002"
  slug: "sydney-harbour-bridge"
  name: "Sydney Harbour Bridge"
  description: "The steel arch bridge in Sydney, Australia."
  location: "Sydney, New South Wales, Australia"
  yearCompleted: 1932
  bridgeType: "Steel Arch Bridge"
  length: "1,149m"
  height: "134m"
- code: "003"
  slug: "tower-bridge"
  name: "Tower Bridge"
  description: "The bascule and suspension bridge in London, UK."
  location: "London, United Kingdom"
  yearCompleted: 1894
  bridgeType: "Bascule and Suspension Bridge"
  length: "244m"
  height: "65m"
- code: "004"
  slug: "brooklyn-bridge"
  name: "Brooklyn Bridge"
  description: "The historic suspension bridge in New York City."
  location: "New York City, New York, USA"
  yearCompleted: 1883
  bridgeType: "Suspension Bridge"
  length: "1,825m"
  height: "84m"
- code: "005"
  slug: "millau-viaduct"
  name: "Millau Viaduct"
  description: "The world's tallest cable-stayed bridge in France."
  location: "Millau, France"
  yearCompleted: 2004
  bridgeType: "Cable-Stayed Bridge"
  length: "2,460m"
  height: "343m"
- code: "006"
  slug: "ponte-vecchio"
  name: "Ponte Vecchio"
  description: "The medieval stone bridge in Florence, Italy."
  location: "Florence, Italy"
  yearCompleted: 1345
  bridgeType: "Stone Arch Bridge"
  length: "84m"
  height: "N/A"
- code: "007"
  slug: "charles-bridge"
  name: "Charles Bridge"
  description: "The historic stone bridge in Prague, Czech Republic."
  location: "Prague, Czech Republic"
  yearCompleted: 1402
  bridgeType: "Stone Arch Bridge"
  length: "516m"
  height: "N/A"
- code: "008"
  slug: "rialto-bridge"
  name: "Rialto Bridge"
  description: "The oldest bridge across the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy."
  location: "Venice, Italy"
  yearCompleted: 1591
  bridgeType: "Stone Arch Bridge"
  length: "48m"
  height: "7.5m"
- code: "009"
  slug: "akashi-kaikyo-bridge"
  name: "Akashi Kaikyo Bridge"
  description: "The world's longest suspension bridge in Kobe, Japan."
  location: "Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan"
  yearCompleted: 1998
  bridgeType: "Suspension Bridge"
  length: "3,911m"
  height: "298m"
- code: "010"
  slug: "pont-du-gard"
  name: "Pont du Gard"
  description: "The ancient Roman aqueduct bridge in France."
  location: "Vers-Pont-du-Gard, France"
  yearCompleted: 60
  bridgeType: "Stone Arch Aqueduct Bridge"
  length: "360m"
  height: "48.8m"
- code: "011"
  slug: "forth-bridge"
  name: "Forth Bridge"
  description: "The UNESCO World Heritage railway bridge in Scotland."
  location: "South Queensferry, Scotland, UK"
  yearCompleted: 1890
  bridgeType: "Cantilever Truss Bridge"
  length: "2,528m"
  height: "110m"
- code: "012"
  slug: "szechenyi-chain-bridge"
  name: "Szechenyi Chain Bridge"
  description: "The historic chain bridge in Budapest, Hungary."
  location: "Budapest, Hungary"
  yearCompleted: 1849
  bridgeType: "Chain Suspension Bridge"
  length: "375m"
  height: "48m"
- code: "013"
  slug: "helix-bridge"
  name: "Helix Bridge"
  description: "The DNA-inspired pedestrian bridge in Singapore."
  location: "Marina Bay, Singapore"
  yearCompleted: 2010
  bridgeType: "Pedestrian Truss Bridge"
  length: "280m"
  height: "N/A"
- code: "014"
  slug: "ponte-alexandre-iii"
  name: "Pont Alexandre III"
  description: "The ornate Art Nouveau bridge in Paris, France."
  location: "Paris, France"
  yearCompleted: 1900
  bridgeType: "Arch Bridge"
  length: "160m"
  height: "N/A"
- code: "015"
  slug: "bixby-creek-bridge"
  name: "Bixby Creek Bridge"
  description: "The scenic concrete bridge in Big Sur, California."
  location: "Big Sur, California, USA"
  yearCompleted: 1932
  bridgeType: "Concrete Arch Bridge"
  length: "218m"
  height: "85m"