Why are bridges built so high?

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I get it if its to avoid rivers overflowing but even then they’re higher than a 2 storey building. What’s the reason for building them like so?

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Anonymous 0 Comments

Depends on the bridge and the river, to be honest.

Some bridges are so old that they were designed to permit mastheads to pass beneath them, sails and all, at high water.

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