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Modern London Bridge

bridge, London, United Kingdom [1972]
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The current London Bridge, constructed between 1968 and 1972, is a modern engineering feat that replaced an earlier stone bridge built by John Rennie. This contemporary structure features prestressed concrete beams, with its central span measuring 104 meters (340 feet). Its construction utilized the cantilever method, a significant post-World War II innovation in bridge design. While not historically significant itself, it represents advancements in engineering. It is important to distinguish this bridge from the iconic Tower Bridge, a bascule drawbridge completed in 1894, known for its twin towers and walkways.12

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