I love bridges! I've always been interested in them. Maybe it started back when I was seven years old and heard about the moving of the London Bridge to Arizona, piece by piece...how cool is that! Or my fascination whenever I go over a really high bridge and see the great view from it. Or seeing some new innovation in bridge design or a good-looking bridge, be it in the daylight or at night. If you haven't already done so, please read through "THE SERIES EXPLAINED" section below and then work on this fun, informative, and easy puzzle.
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THE PUZZLE
This is the tenth in a series of caches about bridges. This set of bridges are even more pedestrian bridges than you've been seeing in the prior bridge caches. There are a few bonus videos and one MUST SEE video. Enjoy!
The final coordinates for this puzzle are determined by finding the following answers.
Coordinates are: N43 AB.CDE W77 FG.HIJ.
A: Lucky Knot Bridge
Changsha, China
The Lucky Knot Bridge is 78 feet high above the river and connects multiple levels at different heights (the river banks, the road, the park, and the interconnections between them). The bridge was inspired by the Chinese knot. Its red color symbolizes good fortune and joy.
A is the second (and third) digit in the length of the bridge, in feet.
https://www.wired.com/2017/01/chinas-sinuous-lucky-knot-bridge-no-beginning-no-end
BONUS VIDEO: More detailed views of the bridge.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmYtw_f64bQ
B: Langkawi Sky Bridge
Malaysia
The Langkawi Sky Bridge is a curved pedestrian bridge. Its bridge deck is 660 meters above sea level at the peak. It is reached by taking the Langkawi Cable Car to the top and from there an inclined lift takes you to the bridge.
B is the third digit in the bridge deck's number of feet above sea level.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Langkawi_Sky_Bridge
BONUS VIDEO: Great set of photos of the bridge and its views.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPp8cHZtk1w
C: Kintai Bridge
Iwakuni, Japan
The Kintai Bridge was built in 1673 and consists of five wooden arches. When built this bridge was thought to be flood-proof, but then was destroyed by a flood the next year. For a long period of time a special tax was collected for maintenance, with the three inner spans replaced every 20 years and the two outer spans every 40.
C is the second digit in the year that the bridge was declared a National Treasure.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kintai_Bridge
D: Friedrich Bayer Bridge
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Inspired by waterlilies, the Friedrich Bayer Bridge consists of two round platforms surrounded by mini gardens. The gardens are expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by around 300 tons per year. The center section swings away on both sides to allow water traffic to pass through. The photos shown here are an overview of the bridge; check out the nice set of photos in the link.
D is the first digit of the diameter of the platforms, in meters.
https://www.amusingplanet.com/2016/07/friedrich-bayer-bridge-sao-paulo.html
E: Murinsel Bridge
Graz, Austria
The Mur Island (Murinsel) Bridge links the two banks of the city of Graz. In addition to being a pedestrian bridge there is an ampitheater, playground and cafeteria.
E is the last digit in the length of the bridge in feet.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murinsel
F: Rolling Bridge and Fan Bridge
Paddington, London, England
Two cool pedestrian bridges are found at Merchant Square in Paddington, England: the Rolling Bridge and the Fan Bridge.
F is the first digit of the length of the Rolling Bridge, in feet.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rolling_Bridge
BONUS VIDEO #1: Short, 19 second video of the Rolling Bridge in operation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_qqzDicYOo
BONUS VIDEO #2: Time lapse of the Fan Bridge operation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OsnjEs9Bmc
G: Walkway Over the Hudson
Highland to Poughkeepsie, New York, USA
The Walkway Over the Hudson is a great example of rail-to-trail re-use. It is 212 feet above the Hudson River and is 1.6 miles long. This walkway allows for the Hudson Valley Rail Trail to connect to Poughkeepsie and the William R. Steinhaus Dutchess County Rail Trail. The bridge itself was built in 1888. A 1974 fire damaged a portion of the bridge. The railroad company couldn't afford to repair it, so railroad operations over it ended. It opened as a trail bridge in 2009.
G requires simple math...add the two digits in the length of the bridge, in miles.
https://www.traillink.com/trail/walkway-over-the-hudson/?utm_source=railstotrails.org&utm_medium=link_trailblog&utm_campaign=RTCreferrals
H: Rattlesnake Bridge
Tucson, Arizona, USA
The Rattlesnake Bridge is one I've actually been to...because of a virtual cache placed for it (That Bites! GC8659). The walkway goes over Broadway Blvd. and is 280 feet long. It was built in 2002, which also happens to be the year the virtual was published.
H is the second (or third) digit in the year the design concept came about.
https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/15070
I: Circle Bridge
Copenhagen, Denmark
The Cirkelbroen (Circle Bridge) consists of five circle platforms with masts that make them appear like sailing yachts. Part of the bridge swings open for boats to pass through.
I is the first digit in the length of the bridge, in meters.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circle_Bridge
J: Trift Bridges
Swiss Alps
The Trift Bridge is a suspension bridge in the Swiss Alps, located above the region of the Trift Glacier. Reaching the suspension bridge requires taking a cable car, then a gondola, and then a 1.5 hour uphill hike to the bridge. In the second photo below, the beige marks are pointing fingers that were added by the photographer to show the trail that has to be taken there.
J requires more simple math...add up the three digits in the length of the bridge, in meters.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trift_Bridge
MUST WATCH VIDEO! The breath-taking views and the bridge are amazing!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZFbmoPi2eI
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THE SERIES EXPLAINED
To share my interest in bridges I've created this series of 12 caches. For each cache you'll look up information for 10 bridges. The bridges are from around the world, and no bridges are repeated throughout the series. So 12 caches with 10 bridges...120 bridges for you to enjoy!
The caches will be released throughout the winter months, allowing you to spend some time sitting nice and cozy in your pajamas & bunny slippers, researching the answers and watching videos or viewing photographs about each bridge. And I even give you links to where you can find the answers! Once you've solved it though you'll need to take off the bunny slippers, bundle up and go find the cache.
I've tried to make the hides as winter accessible as possible for the location. Happy caching!