Bridges have a universal appeal as examples of man's mastery of nature, from picturesque packhorse bridges to great spans stretching across broad estuaries, and the development of the technology that allows ever more audacious constructions is never-ending. Of the million or more bridges throughout Great Britain, David McFetrich has selected those that are significant in terms of their design, construction or location, or of their connections with...

On a hot summer day in 1929, the citizens of Charleston, South Carolina, participated in one of the largest celebrations in the city's history-the opening of the Cooper River Bridge. After years of quarrels, financial obstructions, and political dogfights, the great bridge was completed, and for the first time, Charleston had a direct link to the north. From the doldrums of the Depression to the growth of the 1990s, the Cooper River Bridge played...

A history of the Indiana county's thirteen covered bridges, featuring charming stories from local residents and stunning archival photographs. The covered bridge has long been a symbol of Indiana's past, evoking feelings of romance and nostalgia. These feats of engineering span the rivers and streams that crisscross the county. Jeremy Boshears' photographs capture the beauty of the bridges dotting the riverbanks of Monroe County. With 121 color photographs,...

"The construction of its foundations, beginning in 1952, involved an unprecedented use of manpower, technology, and machinery. Suitable for college courses, this is a highly technical and meticulously researched history of this important feat of transportation engineering, complete with never before seen hand drawn sketches that express the complexities of engineering methods used to achieve structural stability"--