The World's Top 18 Expensive Bridge Projects Exposed

6. Brazil's Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge

Location: Brasília, Brazil

Founded: 2002

Price: *$56.8 million

The Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge is a stunning architectural feat that was constructed between 2000 and 2002. Named after the former Brazilian President Juscelino Kubitschek, the bridge has become a prominent landmark in Brasília, recognized for its unique silhouette and striking design.

Designed by architects Mario Vila Verde and Alexandre Chan, the bridge plays a crucial role in the city's infrastructure, facilitating transportation and connecting key areas. Its elegant curves and distinctive arches not only serve a functional purpose but also contribute to Brasília's modern aesthetic.

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Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge, Brazil The bridge is 3,900 feet long and features a pedestrian promenade in addition to six automobile lanes. The bridge's steel and concrete arches are as recognizable in Brazil as McDonald's golden arches are in the United States. Connecting Brasilia with the Brasilia International Airport, which is located on the eastern bank of Paranoa, is a bridge that spans Lake Paranoa. Award-wise, the Juscelino is well adorned. In 2003, during the International Bridge Conference in Pittsburgh, Alexandre Chan was awarded the Gustav Lindenthal Medal. The Juscelino earned the ABCEM Award that same year, and the Conference recognized the bridge for its "aesthetic merit," "community participation," and "harmony" with the "environment."