Transportation is largely a product of technological advancement.

Technological advancements have

enabled people to travel farther, explore more territory, and exert greater influence over larger and
larger areas. The bridge was a fundamental invention for infrastructure. A bridge is a structure that
spans natural or man-made obstacles such as valleys, rough terrain, or bodies of water to provide
passage over those obstacles.

The economic impact of bridges begins with how they support the transportation of people and goods.
Bridges enable consumers to travel to shops and malls, as well as visit new cities as tourists, in addition
to allowing companies to ship materials. When a bridge fails, the surrounding area's economic activity
comes to a halt because people can no longer purchase goods and services as easily. (