Explanation

Bosphorus Bridge (15 July Martyrs Bridge)

• Locale: Istanbul, Turkey

• Official Name: 15 July Martyrs Bridge

• Other Name(s): First Bridge

• Maintained by: General Directorate of Highways

• Preceded by: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge

Characteristics:

• Design: Suspension bridge

• Material: Steel

• Total Length: 1,560 m (5,118 ft)

• Width: 33.40 m (110 ft)

• Height: 165 m (541 ft)

• Longest Span: 1,074 m (3,524 ft)