Unveiling the World's Top 9 Priciest Construction Projects

1. The Rakotz Bridge

situated in Germany's Gablenz Founded in the 1800s Cost: Unknown Throughout Europe, bridges constructed between the Middle Ages and the 19th century have been dubbed "Devil's Bridge" for various reasons. Those were dubious times, with the Dark Ages contributing significantly to the idea that the devil was responsible for many things.

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Rakotz Bridge Shutterstock and Jaromir Chalabala One such site is Rakotzbrucke, also known as Teufelsbrucke or Rakotz Bridge, which translates to "The Devil's Bridge." It is situated in Gablenz, Germany's Azalea and Rhododendron Park Kromlau. When the bridge reflected into the river below, it was intended to form a perfect circle. Rakotz's eerie aspect is attributed to the artificially-formed basalt columns that were imported from other nations.

2. Bridge over Storseisundet

Situated in Hustadvika and Averoy, Norway Founded in 1989 * Price: $29,36 million The Storseisundet Bridge, at 850 feet, is the longest of the eight bridges that make up the Atlanterhavsveien (Atlantic Road). It spans 430 feet at its longest point and clears 75 feet. The Norwegian municipalities of Averoy and Hustadvika are adjacent to the bridge. It passes through an archipelago as it connects Averoy to the mainland.

Bridge Storseisundet ©Shutterstock/AAlexis Lena The cantilever bridge opened in 1989 after a six-year construction period. The unusual weather in the area was the cause of the building delay. A dozen hurricanes stopped work in progress. Although tolls were supposed to cover 25% of the bridge's funding by 2004, the tolls paid for the bridge in 1999, ahead of schedule. There were no tolls after 1999.