Unveiling the World's Top 9 Priciest Construction Projects

5. Footbridge on Scale Lane

Situated in the UK's Kingston upon Hull Founded in 2013; Price range: $1–$5 million* In the UK, the Scale Lane Footbridge, also known as the Scale Lane Swing Bridge, spans Scale Lane from Tower Street to allow pedestrians to go between the museums in Kingston upon Hall's Old Town and Deep Submarium. Moving river traffic can also be accommodated by the Scale Lane Footbridge.

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Twitter.com, @aasarchitecture, and Scale Lane Footbridge Because it is the only bridge in the world that allows people to remain on it while it is swinging open, this one is special. The bridge is 1,000 tons in weight and has a total span of 187 feet. On June 28, 2013, the Scale Lane Footbridge was publicly opened to the public by the Lord Mayor of Kingston.

6. The Brooklyn Bridge

Situated in Brooklyn, New York City Founded in 1883 Price: $320 million Situated in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, the Brooklyn Bridge is a hybrid suspension bridge with cable stays. Brooklyn and Manhattan are connected by the East River Bridge. After years of building, it was finally opened in 1883. The Roebling family designed the bridge, and it took thirteen years to build.

Brooklyn Bridge ©Shutterstock/Taiga Due to a long list of political disputes and infighting inside the Tammany-Hall-controlled NY Bridge Company, the new hybrid design was repeatedly canceled and then relaunched. It opened at last, after thirteen years of bureaucratic entanglement. The Brooklyn Bridge was renovated in the 1950s, 1980s, and 2010 with millions of dollars' worth of additional enhancements, and it is included on numerous lists of historical landmarks.