Millau Viaduct

The tallest bridge in the world, soaring above a French valley/Bridges & Tunnels

The Millau Viaduct in southern France is the tallest bridge in the world, with its highest mast reaching 343 meters — taller than the Eiffel Tower. Designed by structural engineer Michel Virlogeux and architect Norman Foster, it spans the Tarn River valley as part of the A75 autoroute. The deck was built on both sides of the valley and pushed out over the void on hydraulic rams. It opened in December 2004 and carries about 4.5 million vehicles per year through the clouds.