Some bridges help you cross a river. This one helps you touch the clouds. In Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Seek the Strange , we spotlight one of the most jaw-dropping feats of engineering on Earth: the Millau Viaduct in France. If you think bridges are boring, trust us... You’ve never seen one like this.
Record-Breaking Bridge
The Millau Viaduct isn’t just big; it’s the tallest bridge in the world. It stretches an unbelievable 8,070 feet across the Tarn Valley and stands on seven massive concrete supports.
The tallest support alone rises 804 feet high. That’s taller than most skyscrapers! Add the bridge’s masts, and the highest point reaches 1,125 feet above the valley below. That’s over 1,000 feet in the air, all while you’re still in your car.
You Can See It From Space?
Yes, really. The Millau Viaduct is so enormous it can actually be seen from space. But from the ground, it feels just as unreal. The bridge is often wrapped in mist, making it look like you’re driving straight through the clouds.
Engineering Meets the Unbelievable
Designed to blend into the landscape instead of standing out from it, the Millau Viaduct looks like it's floating when fog rolls in, and the supports disappear below.
One moment, you’re driving normally. Next, you’re floating above the valley.
That mix of real-world science and mind-bending visuals is exactly why it earned a spot in Seek the Strange.
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