Harbour Bridge

Coathanger over water

A harbour bridge is a bridge spanning a harbour, connecting landmasses separated by the waterway.

The term most commonly refers to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, an iconic steel arch bridge in Australia completed in 1932: We walked across the Harbour Bridge at sunset.

Auckland also has a notable Harbour Bridge.

The spelling harbor bridge is American.

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  • SydneyNew South Wales capital
  • archCurved spanning structure
  • steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
  • spanDistance between endpoints
  • iconicWidely recognized, enduring

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type of crossing

Harbour Bridgeunderwater tunnel

Enclosed passage beneath water

Channel Tunnel · undersea tunnel · tunnel · subway tunnel · ferry

structural form

Harbour Bridgetunnel

Enclosed underground route

underpass · underground railway

Sydney landmarks (iconic contrasts)

Harbour BridgeSydney Opera House

Australian performing arts venue

Opera House

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Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G