Infrastructure Around the World

On this page, you will find interesting pictures, slideshows, websites and information in general regarding infrastructure from various parts of the world.  Some images are quite incredible while others will make you never take our road system for granted again! 
Canada_Road_Sign.JPG
Road signs are a bit different in Canada
Misc_Condemned_Bridge.JPG
During a visit to an auction house, this old sign was for sale.  When a motorist saw this sign, how should they feel?  Is it ok to cross a condemned bridge at any speed?
From our neighbor to the North to South America, China, Russia and beyond, please enjoy this collection of intriguing - and startling - pieces of infrastructure (slideshows included on this page have been converted to .pdf format for easier viewing). 

United States

Idaho Sign
Is it worth the cost? Don't get lost!

China

(click either image below for a powerpoint converted to a .pdf)
China_Bridge_1.jpg
China_Bridge_2.jpg

Bolivia

(click either image below for a powerpoint converted to a .pdf)
Bolivia_highway_1.jpg
Bolivia_highway_2.jpg

Russia

(click either image below for a powerpoint converted to a .pdf)
Russia_Road_1.jpg
Russia_Road_2.jpg

England

England_HumpedCrossing.JPG
An English version of the 'bump' sign
England_TrafficPoles.JPG
Besides driving on the other side of the road, all traffic light poles are mounted near eye level

Japan

(click image for video link)
Japanese_Bridge_Builder.JPG
This machine is used to build a multi-span bridge in Japan