The bridges are ancient testimonies of the incredible human ingenuity. Wonderful, majestic and imposing; some have even become true historical references beyond the purpose for which they were originally designed. Bridges symbolize adventure, the possibility of reaching places otherwise unapproachable; for this reason they arouse a very special charm.
With scientific progress, humans have built ever larger and more solid structures, almost defying the laws of physics. Today there are notable bridges for their length and for the size of their spans, real architectural wonders: here are the 10 longest bridges in the world .
6 – Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, Louisiana
4 – Bang Na Expressway, Thailandia
1 – Danyang Kunshan Bridge, Pechino-Shanghai
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10 – Runyang Yangtze River Bridge: 35,6 km
- How long is it: 35,660 meters
- Dovi is located : China
Many of the longest bridges in the world are located in China. The first to appear in the top 10 is the Runyang Bridge , 35,660 meters long and 1,490 meters wide. This bridge is designed for public transport and was completed in 2005.
9 – Hangzhou Bay Bridge: 35.67 km
- How long is it: 35,673 meters
- Dovi is located : China
This bridge was built over Hangzhou Bay , which connects the cities of Ningbo and Jianxing. The bridge was completed in 2007 and measures 35,673 meters in length.
8 – Yangcun Bridge: 35.81 km
- How long is it: 35,812 meters
- Dovi is located : China
The Yangcun Bridge is also located in China. It was designed for the railway line connecting Beijing to Tianjin, which is crossed by high-speed trains.
7 – Manchac Swamp Bridge: 36.71 km
- How long is it: 36,710 meters
- Dovi is located : United States
Manchac Swamp Bridge is the first of two bridges located in the United States to be awarded a position in the rankings. 36,710 meters long, it is used for public transportation and leads to Interstate 55.
6 – Lake Pontchartrain Causeway: 38.44 km
- How long is it: 38,442 meters
- Dovi is located : United States
Built in 1969, this road bridge spans Lake Pontchartrain in the state of Louisiana. For several years it held the distinction of the longest continuous suspension bridge over water in the world.
5 – Beijing Grand Bridge: 48.15 km
- How long is it: 48,153 meters
- Dovi is located : China
The Beijing Grand Bridge was also developed for a suspended railway section dedicated to the passage of high-speed trains. Connects Beijing to Shanghai, greatly simplifying travel from one city to another.
4 – Bang Na Expressway: 54 km
- How long is it: 54,000 meters
- Dovi is located : Thailand
Located in Thailand, the Bang Na Expressway is the longest road bridge. It has held the record since its inauguration in 2000.
3 – Weinam Weihe Bridge: 79.73 km
- How long is it: 79,732 meters
- Dovi is located : China
All steps of the podium are occupied by bridges designed for rail transport, all located in China. The Weinambridge connects the cities of Zhengzhou and Xi’an.
2 – Tianjin Grand Bridge: 113 km
- How long is it: 113,700 meters
- Dovi is located : China
Tianjin
is also a bridge crossed by high-speed trains. It connects Beijing to Shanghai and measures over 113 meters. It was completed in 2010.
1 – Danyang Kunshan Bridge: 164 km
- How long is it: 164,800 meters
- Dovi is located : China
Danyang Kunshan Bridge is the longest bridge in the world according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Relatively recent, it was only completed in 2010. It measures 164,800 meters and connects the Chinese cities of Beijing to Shanghai, just like the Tianjin and the Bejiing Grand Bridge.
Fun fact: The longest sea bridge in the world
In 2018, the longest sea bridge in the world, 55 km long , was inaugurated in Hong Kong .
This impressive architectural work begun in 2009 connects Hong Kong, Macau and China and includes a submerged section that crosses the waters of the Pearl River estuary. Amidst protests by ambientealists, fatal accidents at work and so on, the construction of the bridge has been at the center of controversy for years, but it certainly cannot be denied that it is one of the greatest engineering works in recent history.
