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Hard infrastructure, i.e., highways, bridges, railroads, etc., aren’t often seen as some awe-inspiring examples of aesthetics that surround us. However, they certainly can be.

Hard infrastructure can be an impressive feat of engineering and beauty, whether it’s a straightforward solution that offers eye-pleasing symmetry or an elaborate design that adds extra pizzazz to the scenery. Add perfect timing and just the right angle, and you’ll be rewarded with stunning imagery.

If you’re up for celebrating the curves and lines of roads and dams, we might have the perfect Reddit community you can find here. In it, people share photos and their admiration for impressive structures that scratch their aesthetics itch. Check out some of the latest gems from the subreddit below. (H/T)

01. Thought You Would Be Interested In This Skew Bridge In Scotland

Thought You Would Be Interested In This Skew Bridge In Scotland

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These feats of engineering excellence might dazzle you with their photogenic glory, but the infrastructure’s development processes make it far more impressive.

Infrastructure is often considered to be the backbone of the modern world. Complex infrastructure, especially with its intricate webs of transportation, network and power grids, and plumbing, are crucial to almost all city dwellers daily.

Engineers need to weigh many concerns when developing such vital parts of our everyday lives, the project’s purpose and structural integrity being the most obvious ones. However, these are not the only challenges they face.

02. Wildlife Crossing In Banff National Park, Canada

Wildlife Crossing In Banff National Park, Canada

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03. Heatherwick Rolling Bridge – Paddington Basin, London, England, UK

Heatherwick Rolling Bridge - Paddington Basin, London, England, UK

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Infrastructure’s climate resilience is probably one of the most prominent issues. Engineers are encouraged to design structures that can withstand flooding, extreme temperatures, rising sea levels, and other physical impacts of climate change.

An example of this initiative is the call to replace gray infrastructure with green infrastructure. The difference between the two is that gray infrastructure focuses on sluicing away rainwater with the help of pipes and gutters, while the green type is all about capturing it using porous pavements, rain gardens, green roofs, and the like.

04. Bastei Walking Bridge – Germany – 1851

Bastei Walking Bridge - Germany - 1851

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05. Magdeburg Water Bridge – Magdeburg, Germany

Magdeburg Water Bridge - Magdeburg, Germany

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06. Čechův Most, Prague

Čechův Most, Prague

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Then, there’s also the impact of the infrastructure on nature. Deforestation is probably the first thing that comes to mind here, but there are other concerns. A study conducted by European Co-operation in the Field of Scientific and Technical Research shows that habitat loss, mortality, noise, and air pollution are the most apparent traffic effects on wildlife.

Furthermore, road barriers tend to isolate populations. And while it might seem that constructing wildlife corridors is an easy enough solution, it’s not all positive either, as it can invite nonnative pest species into the landscapes.

07. Devil’s Bridge – Bulgaria

Devil's Bridge - Bulgaria

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08. The Ancient Roman Aqueduct In Segovia, Spain – Standing Since The 1st Century

The Ancient Roman Aqueduct In Segovia, Spain - Standing Since The 1st Century

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09. The Falkirk Wheel, A Rotating Boat Lift In Scotland. It Replaces The Original 11 Locks On The Forth And Clyde Canal Junction With The Union Canal

The Falkirk Wheel, A Rotating Boat Lift In Scotland. It Replaces The Original 11 Locks On The Forth And Clyde Canal Junction With The Union Canal

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In addition to affecting wildlife, infrastructure can negatively affect local communities. For example, building dams can destroy wetlands and dry river basins and leave people vulnerable to flooding or droughts. Infrastructure developments can also displace people and affect the livelihoods of nearby workers.

However, the positive effects of infrastructure can also be significant, often creating job opportunities for locals. Access to electricity and the internet can spur economic growth, while roads and telecommunication increase social connectivity.

10. Banff Wildlife Crossing Project, Banff, Alberta, Canada. Combined With Fencing To Keep The Animals Off The Road, The Structures Have Reduced Animal-Vehicle Collisions In The Area By More Than 80%

Banff Wildlife Crossing Project, Banff, Alberta, Canada. Combined With Fencing To Keep The Animals Off The Road, The Structures Have Reduced Animal-Vehicle Collisions In The Area By More Than 80%

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11. A Wall In Ancient Ostia Where The Bricks Were Laid According To The Scheme Called Opus Reticulatum, With Bricks Arranged Diagonally. The Ancient Romans Knew Earthquake Tremors Were Transmitted Diagonally, And This Could Cope Better Than A Horizontal Pattern

A Wall In Ancient Ostia Where The Bricks Were Laid According To The Scheme Called Opus Reticulatum, With Bricks Arranged Diagonally. The Ancient Romans Knew Earthquake Tremors Were Transmitted Diagonally, And This Could Cope Better Than A Horizontal Pattern

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12. Millau Viaduct

Millau Viaduct

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At the other end of the scale for all these considerations is, of course, funding. According to experts, the US infrastructure is underfunded and lags behind the country’s economic competitors. Projected investment infrastructure gaps mainly affect the road networks, needing almost double the investments.

13. Dedicated Bus Lanes In The Middle Of The A40 Autobahn In Essen, Germany

Dedicated Bus Lanes In The Middle Of The A40 Autobahn In Essen, Germany

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14. High Trestle Trail Bridge – Boone County, Iowa

High Trestle Trail Bridge - Boone County, Iowa

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15. Elevated Metro Line Integrated Into Park It Passes Over In Kolkata, India

Elevated Metro Line Integrated Into Park It Passes Over In Kolkata, India

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All in all, that’s quite a lot to consider. However, on top of it all, engineers don’t forget about the aesthetics of the projects they develop. They not only try to strike a balance between all the variables at hand, but they also aim to build something beautiful. These images are proof of their excellence.

16. Someone Recommended That I Post This Denver Light Rail Station Entrance On Here

Someone Recommended That I Post This Denver Light Rail Station Entrance On Here

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17. Storseisundet Bridge – Norway

Storseisundet Bridge - Norway

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18. Kapellbrucke Chapel Bridge – Lucerne, Switzerland

Kapellbrucke Chapel Bridge - Lucerne, Switzerland

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19. Utrecht, The Netherlands: 50 Years Ago, This Canal Was Filled And Converted Into A Highway. Now It Has Finally Been Transformed Back, With Space For Cyclists And Nature As Well

Utrecht, The Netherlands: 50 Years Ago, This Canal Was Filled And Converted Into A Highway. Now It Has Finally Been Transformed Back, With Space For Cyclists And Nature As Well

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20. A Novel High Voltage Electricity Pylon Called ‘Bog Fox,’ In Estonia By Part Architects

A Novel High Voltage Electricity Pylon Called 'Bog Fox,' In Estonia By Part Architects

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21. Tram From 1926 Still In Active Traffic On The Streets Of Stockholm, Sweden, November 2022

Tram From 1926 Still In Active Traffic On The Streets Of Stockholm, Sweden, November 2022

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22. A Cycle Path That Goes Through A Lake In Bokrijk, Belgium

A Cycle Path That Goes Through A Lake In Bokrijk, Belgium

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23. Royal Gorge Bridge – Fremont County, Colorado

Royal Gorge Bridge - Fremont County, Colorado

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24. Under Manchester Streets

Under Manchester Streets

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25. Aqueduct Of Valens, Built In The Year Of 368 Ad In Constantinople

Aqueduct Of Valens, Built In The Year Of 368 Ad In Constantinople

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26. The Mozes Bridge (Loopgraafbrug) – Fort De Roovere, Halsteren, Netherlands

The Mozes Bridge (Loopgraafbrug) - Fort De Roovere, Halsteren, Netherlands

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27. The Bridge Over The Mountain Spring Lake In Romania

The Bridge Over The Mountain Spring Lake In Romania

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28. Temporary Road Build Around A Landslide In Fukui Prefecture, Japan

Temporary Road Build Around A Landslide In Fukui Prefecture, Japan

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29. Huangjuewan Interchange

Huangjuewan Interchange

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30. The Entrance To What Once Was The Longest Railway Tunnel In The World. Northern Line, London Underground

The Entrance To What Once Was The Longest Railway Tunnel In The World. Northern Line, London Underground

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31. Oil Rig In Brage Oil Field Located In The North Sea 120 Km Northwest Of The City Of Bergen

Oil Rig In Brage Oil Field Located In The North Sea 120 Km Northwest Of The City Of Bergen

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32. The Stockholm Telephone Tower With Approximately 5,500 Telephone Lines, 1890

The Stockholm Telephone Tower With Approximately 5,500 Telephone Lines, 1890 

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33. Road Cut Through Taroko Gorge, Taiwan

Road Cut Through Taroko Gorge, Taiwan 

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34. The Lner Azuma Train Crosses Edinburgh’s Forth Bridge

The Lner Azuma Train Crosses Edinburgh's Forth Bridge

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35. Clifton Suspension Bridge – Bristol, England, UK

Clifton Suspension Bridge - Bristol, England, UK

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36. Suspension Rail In Wuppertal, Germany

Suspension Rail In Wuppertal, Germany

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37. Another Image Of The New Bicycle Storage In Amsterdam, With Space For 7000 Bikes Below The Water In Front Of Central Station

Another Image Of The New Bicycle Storage In Amsterdam, With Space For 7000 Bikes Below The Water In Front Of Central Station

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38. Gigantic Bridge In Germany, 158 Meter Tall, 1702 Meters Long

Gigantic Bridge In Germany, 158 Meter Tall, 1702 Meters Long

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39. Crystal Palace Transmitter, London

Crystal Palace Transmitter, London

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40. Public Elevator In Luxembourg, Free As All Other Public Transportation

Public Elevator In Luxembourg, Free As All Other Public Transportation

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41. The Largest Solar Farm In The World: 14,000 Acres Located In Rajasthan, India

The Largest Solar Farm In The World: 14,000 Acres Located In Rajasthan, India

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42. The Metro In Lausanne, Switzerland – The Smallest City In The World To Have A Full Metro System

The Metro In Lausanne, Switzerland - The Smallest City In The World To Have A Full Metro System

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43. Jacksonville, Florida Interchange

Jacksonville, Florida Interchange

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44. Bay Bridge, Looking Toward San Francisco From Treasure Island

Bay Bridge, Looking Toward San Francisco From Treasure Island

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45. 2004 Photo Of The Millau Viaduct In Southern France Under Construction

2004 Photo Of The Millau Viaduct In Southern France Under Construction

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46. Marienbrucke Pedestrian Bridge – Schwangau, Germany

Marienbrucke Pedestrian Bridge - Schwangau, Germany

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47. Bharati, India’s 2nd Research Centre In Antarctica

Bharati, India's 2nd Research Centre In Antarctica

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48. Worli-Bandra Sea Link, Mumbai, India

Worli-Bandra Sea Link, Mumbai, India

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49. Due To The Destruction Of A Certain Russian Bridge, The Vasco De Gama Bridge In Lisbon, Portugal, Is Now The Longest (Usable) Bridge In Europe

Due To The Destruction Of A Certain Russian Bridge, The Vasco De Gama Bridge In Lisbon, Portugal, Is Now The Longest (Usable) Bridge In Europe

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50. The Tientsin Eye Yongle Bridge – Tianjin, China

The Tientsin Eye Yongle Bridge - Tianjin, China

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