Why Is the Sydney Harbour Bridge So Tall?

The bridge's vertical clearance under the arch is 134 meters (440 ft), making it the tallest steel arch bridge in the world. This height was necessary to allow large ships to pass underneath, as Sydney is a major port city. However, it is not among the tallest bridges overall (many suspension and cable-stayed bridges are higher).

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