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You’ll Want To Cross These 15 Beautiful Bridges In Texas

Texas boasts a variety of architecturally stunning bridges, each with unique features and historical significance.

Published Jun 22, 2015

Written by 

Kristen Lawrence

We have some pretty amazing bridges here in Texas, from the beautiful Pennybacker Bridge in Austin to the soaring Rainbow Bridge in Port Arthur. The following bridges are just a glimpse into the architectural brilliance that abounds here in the Lone Star State.

1) Pennybacker, or Austin 360 Bridge (Austin)

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2) Waco Suspension Bridge (Waco)

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3) Rainbow Bridge (Port Arthur)

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4) Regency Suspension Bridge (Regency)

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5) Fred Hartman Bridge (Baytown)

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6) Congress Avenue Bridge (Austin)

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7) Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge (Dallas)

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8) Corpus Christi Harbor Bridge (Corpus Christi)

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9) Pecos River Bridge (Langtry)

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10) Lake Robbins Bridge (The Woodlands)

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11) Galveston Causeway (Galveston)

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12) Lamar Boulevard Bridge (Austin)

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13) Martin Luther King Bridge (Port Arthur)

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14) Buchanan Dam Bridge (Between Burnet and Llano Counties)

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15) 7th Street Bridge (Fort Worth)

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What other beautiful bridges do you know about in Texas? Share your thoughts and experiences with us below!

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