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5. Norway's Østfold Bridge

Situated in Østfold, Norway Founded in 1996 Price: $30 million* The Østfold Bridge is a feat of engineering. This graceful cable-stayed bridge, built in 1996 at a cost of $30 million, crosses the Glomma River to link the rural landscapes of Østfold County and the city of Sarpsborg. It is one of Norway's longest bridges, spanning 1,094 meters in total, and is an essential source of transportation for nearby companies and villages.

Norway's Østfold Bridge ©Wikimedia Commons/Bohuslen The Østfold Bridge is praised for its simple, elegant design that perfectly complements the surrounding area's natural splendor. With movable pylons that enable the bridge to react to variations in wind and temperature, the Østfold Bridge boasts an inventive design that reduces its environmental effect.

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