Da Vinci Bridge Built

cluening writes: "A bridge designed about 500 years ago by Leonardo Da Vinci has finally been built. It's mighty cool that something envisioned so long ago has actually been created with relatively little trouble." See also the project's home page.

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Overbudget

[Ratbert42]

"The laminated timber version, to be built by the firm best known for engineering the innovative "Viking Ship" skating arena for the 1994 Winter Olympics in Norway, Moelven Laminated Group, is estimated to cost a modest $466,000"

Leonardo envisioned the bridge in stone. When that proved too expensive, the Norwegians settled for a graceful wooden version for $1.36 million.

A 200% cost overrun. Still, it's cheaper than most dot-coms furniture bill.

there's a sucker born every few centuries

[abde]

"I've got a bridge I'd like to sell you"

-- Da Vinci, 1502 AD

"No Thanks"

-- Sultan Bajazet II, 1502 AD

"Where do I sign?"

-- Norwegian Highway Department, 2001 AD