World's Highest Bridge
French drivers put their cars into real 'high drive'...
This
“high drive”
Millau bridge is located in southern France,
over the River Tarn in the Massif Central mountains
and is the highest bridge in the world. Its highest point is at 343m (1,125 ft),
with a vehicle height of 270m (885 ft) - taller than the Eiffel Tower!
It is a truly amazing piece of engineering, especially considering
the method used to span the distance between the piers.
The red towers you see in the photo were removed following completion of the
bridge.
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“Hurricane
Katrina money allows us to now live in Southern France and
have our own nice jungle jim for the our kids to play on! Thank you USA
taxpayers!”
Art
Abshire
“Engineers
rebuild Lake Ponchatrain Bridge in Louisiana, this time
planning in advance for the next hurricane....”
“Okay,
honey, the flat is changed. Now, I put the car keys...
on the railing... over there... crap.”
Kirk
Lowry
Signs at Bridge Entry:
“Speed
limit has been increased to 250 kms. Juuuust in case.”
“Please
note, in case of breakdown on bridge, parachutes are available at every pylon.”
“Due
to past problems, sight seeing is no longer allowed. Drivers must wear blinders.”
“Absolutely
NO bungee jumping allowed.”
Ric
Mossip
“View
of world's second highest bridge from world's highest bridge.”
Mark
Prairie
“The
French have just completed their new escape route, just in case the Germans
decide to get frisky again and invade. It will also give easy access for the
United States to enter and once again run them out.”
Darwin McKee
“I'm
sure France greatly benefits economically by building this bridge.
Their panty selling stores must of had a tremendous boost in sales! I sure
hope they built a panty store at either end for the people that are just
finishing their 'panty filling' experience of crossing that bridge!”
Hendrika Rodriguez
“Turn
left when you see the little bridge.”
Gabby Pierce
“This
Bridge Work helped to create the largest smile.”
Ron Wells
“No
U-Turns!”
Irvin Kauffman
“They
removed the red towers???”
Gaye Ingram
crack... crack... snap...
Engineer:
“What's
that sound?" ... "ohhhhhh cccrrrraaaaappppp...”
Braden Evans
“Mommy are we there yet? Mommy are
we there yet? Mommy are we there yet? Mommy are we there yet?”
“Hey
dude, pull over - I feel an urge to pee off the side!”
Donna Faye
“Is that duct tape or am I just
seeing things?”
Tony Holt
“Pilot's license required.”
Ledon Orbiso
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