2006-09-25 03:53:36 · 10 answers · asked by Alex N 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
There are several already. First that comes to mind is in the FL Keys.
If you mean a trans-oceanic bridge... I'd have reservations.
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2006-09-25 04:07:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are areas where the ocean is just too deep. There is a bridge connecting the Florida Keys called the "Seven Mile Bridge", but the water is shallow there. Any bridge over the ocean would have to be engineered to be a floating bridge. I don't think we have the technology to overcome all the obstacles involved.
2006-09-25 03:57:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think its possible because of the vast distance it would need to cover as well as the depth that some parts of the ocean gets to support such a structure but maybe with increasing technology who knows maybe something other than a traditional bridge may be possible in the future.
2006-09-25 04:02:58 · answer #3 · answered by Holla 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. No physical, manmade bridge span can withstand the many powerful environmental factors that exists in the oceans. (Look at what's happened to oil rigs in hurricanes.) For example, the Tappan Zee bridge in upstate NY was already a challenge to engineer and build considering the winds, curve of the estuary, etc.
2006-09-25 04:00:34 · answer #4 · answered by chance 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope...
The bridge material might be consistently enough, but the economical questions and the use for it make it unworthy of planning. Also, you've to start somewhere, and you'll have to build really high platforms at some points, or otherwise the entire bridge would be underneath the surface.
Whales also could mean a threat...
2006-09-25 04:00:09 · answer #5 · answered by James N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For trans-ocean the cost would far outweigh any benefit, that's if it could be done and I don't think it could. For coastal regions there are many existing bridges (world wide) over open ocean*.
*I am assuming you mean seaways navigable by large ships?
2006-09-25 04:28:00 · answer #6 · answered by Hyballs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possible. Above the large world (open ocean) map.
2006-09-25 05:03:03 · answer #7 · answered by TG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually it would probably be just under it. There is a plan to bridge the Bering Straight.
2006-09-25 03:57:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not economically feasible but certainly seems possible
2006-09-25 03:55:25 · answer #9 · answered by BOISE_DD 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Possible, Not practical.
2006-09-25 05:10:58 · answer #10 · answered by baudeagle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋