Modern Marvels

Season 7, Episode 6

Episode Title: Bridges.

Air Date: 2000-02-29

Overview:

From amazing ancient Roman aqueducts and arch bridges, romantic Renaissance spans, 19th-century railroad crossovers, to monumental marvels of our time, bridges played a key role in the human quest to connect and unify. We'll trace the history of bridge types, including suspension, arch, beam, truss, and cantilever designs.