In this collection you will get acquainted with the largest bridges in the world. But this will not be a simple comparison in terms of length, area or height. Every year more and more new bridges are being built, higher, longer and more unusual, therefore here I will talk about the record-breaking bridges, since each of them at one time was the longest, largest, highest, or original. All structures on this list will stand out in some way, which is why they are worth paying attention to. I ask you to take part in the discussions, express your point of view and supplement the selection with structures that are interesting in your opinion.
1. We will start with the longest this moment Road Bridge - Hangzhou in China. It is the longest bridge crossing the ocean - it is 36 kilometers long. You can take a virtual tour of Hangzhou using the link above. In the coming years, bridges will be built that will break the record for this bridge, but it will forever remain one of the longest and largest structures of this kind. 
2. The highest viaduct at the moment is the Millot (Millau) viaduct in France. Its height is 343 meters, Millau is also a record holder thanks to the tallest pillars in the world, as well as the tallest bridge towers in the world. 
3. No less legendary bridge - Golden Gate in San Francisco. For a long time (almost three decades), it was the largest suspension bridge in the world. He also holds the sad record for the number of suicides. Almost every month, some madman jumps from it into the water. 
5. The longest in Europe is the Vasco da Gama bridge in Portugal. Many people compare it to Hangzhou, but Vasco da Gama still looks more elegant and organic, although it is inferior in length. 
6. No less famous is the Bosphorus Bridge connecting the continents between Europe and Asia. It connects the European and Asian parts of Istanbul 
7. Unique building- Japanese Pearl Bridge, built in the most seismically unstable zone of the planet. It is still the longest suspension bridge in the world, 3911 meters long. 
8. One of a kind, Banpo Fountain Bridge in Seoul has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest fountain on the bridge. The total length of the Lunnaya Rainbow fountain is 1140 meters 
9. It would not hurt to add a railway bridge to our review. Fort bridge in Scotland long time was the largest bridge in the world, it is also one of the first cantilever bridges in the world as well as the first steel bridge in England. Doesn't the design look very impressive? 
10. One of the most recognizable landmarks in New York, along with the Statue of Liberty, is the Brooklyn Bridge. It is the first bridge in the world to be suspended on steel cables and also one of the first suspension bridges in the world. The length of the Brooklyn Bridge is 1825 meters 
13. Do you know that bridges are not only pedestrian, automobile, or railway? Meet the Magdeburg Water Bridge. This technical miracle a kilometer long is used by various vessels - barges, ferries, pleasure boats. This longest water bridge in the world connects two navigable canals - the Elbe-Havel and the Central German Canal 
14. Let's go to the other side of the world - to South America, namely to Brazil. Here is the only bridge in the world with an X-shaped support - the Oliveira Bridge. Thanks to the special shape of the masts, a height of 138 meters, 144 powerful steel cables and a chic LED backlight Oliveira has become one of the symbols of the city of São Paulo 
15. One of the oldest and most famous bridges in Italy, the symbol of Florence - Ponte Vecchio. The bridge is unusual in that it is built-up and inhabited by people, the famous Uffizzi art gallery is also located here. 
16. At first I wanted to include in this selection all the bridges of the famous architect Santiago Calatrava, as each of his creations can be safely called a masterpiece, but in this case the topic would grow to a huge size. Therefore, I just advise you to follow the link above and read in detail about each of the structures. If I choose from all of its bridges, then I would highlight the White Bridge (Subisuri) in Spain, built of glass and steel
17. Many people call St. Petersburg the city of bridges. I can not disagree with this, here really great amount beautiful and original bridges, about each of which we have a detailed article. In the general selection of the bridges of St. Petersburg, you will find detailed information about all structures
18. There is something to see in the capital of Russia, such bridges as Zhivopisny or Bagration can be safely included in this list. All the bridges of Moscow, as always, can be read in detail on our website 
19. An outstanding example of Iranian architecture and one of the most famous landmarks of Iran is the Khaju Bridge. it oldest bridge East, as iconic as the Ponte Vecchio for Europe. In addition to the function of the bridge, it also serves as a dam and water supply, bringing water to the gardens of the city of Isfahan. 
20. I would like to end the selection with two bridges from the most romantic city in the world - Venice. The most famous Venetian bridge is the Rialto, the oldest bridge in the city of love, supported by 12 thousand piles. This is one of the most popular architectural landmarks in Venice. 
The Bridge of Sighs is no less popular. The arched bridge in the Baroque style was thrown over the Palace Canal in the 17th century and became famous for its history, which you can learn about by opening the detailed article 
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The longest bridges in the world
# 5. Qingdao Bay Bridge
Construction period: 2007-2011
This the first longest water bridge located in China, stretches over the Jiaozhou Bay for 42 km. The construction of the bridge did not take much, not a little, 5.5 billion pounds sterling! Six lanes and a reinforced structure and, as a result, a reduction in the time spent on the road from the city to the industrial zone - 30 minutes.
No. 4. Bang Na Highway, Thailand
Construction period: 1995-2000
The 54 km long bridge stretches in Bangkok in the form of a toll highway, which begins at the entrance to the city .. The main goal is to combat traffic jams. Six lanes do the job well.
No. 3. Bridge over Wei, China
Construction period: 2008
The bridge, which crosses the Wei River and several other rivers twice, carries 80 km railways Zhengzhou branch.
No. 2. Tianjin Viaduct, China
Construction period: 2008-2010
Another railway bridge and again in Chinese people's republic... 113.7 km cross the two provinces. Withstands the load of both regular and high-speed trains.
No. 1. Danyang-Kunshan Viaduct, China
Construction period: 2008-2010
The longest bridge in the world also intended for railroad... 164.8 km pass both over the water surface (the longest distance is 9 km) and over land.
The largest (highest) bridges in the world
No. 5. Stone Cutting Bridge, Hong Kong
Build period: 2004-2009
The bridge connects several islands and belongs to the type of cable-stayed structures. Its height is 298 meters, length is 1 km. In order to avoid destruction by typhoons, which are common in these territories, the bridge is additionally fortified.
No. 4. Akashi-Kaikyo, Japan
Construction period: 1994-1998
In addition to its impressive height (298 meters), this bridge is distinguished by one more feature: the largest span in the world was created between two bearing pillars - its length is 1991 meters, there are three spans in total. There is a toll on the bridge, however, according to forecasts, it will pay off its construction only in 30 years, excluding inflation.
No. 3. Sutong Bridge over the Yangtze, China
Build period: 2003-2008
The construction of a 306 meter high road bridge connecting Nantong and Shanghai has reduced travel time between them from four hours to one.
No. 2. Russian bridge, Russia
Construction period: 2008-2012
This cable-stayed bridge has largest span among self-like - 1104 meters! AND highest pylons- 324 meters. The bridge connects the mainland with the Russian island, hence the name. despite the scale of the construction and the records set during it, construction has been repeatedly criticized - for cost and corruption in the main.
No. 1. Viaduct Millau, France
Build period: 2001-2004
Another cable-stayed bridge this time the highest transport in the world! Its supports stand at the bottom of a gorge in the Tarn River valley. He's taller Eiffel tower, but lower (40 m) than the Empire State Building in New York. The height of the highest point is 343 meters. It was originally conceived with the aim of eliminating traffic congestion on the highways leading from Paris to the south. The project was a success, the A75 highway (of which it is a part) became free and significantly accelerates the movement of motorists.
V modern world there are many different structures. Among them are towers beautiful houses, monuments, monuments and, of course, bridges. The latter are among the most important strategic structures in any country. For a long time bridges were low and almost always only made of wood. However, now engineers are able to create structures of any structure and height: railroad, suspended and conventional.
The tallest bridge in the world
The viaduct is located near the town of Millau. It is believed that this is the most high bridge in the world. France is very proud of him. The bridge structure passes through a picturesque place - the Tarn river valley. The transport bridge provides an opportunity to easily overcome the path from Paris straight to the city of Béziers. Before its creation, it was very difficult to get to Beziers. Citizens had to go along the highway number 9. At the end of August, there was always high traffic traffic, which contributed to large traffic jams, which sometimes dragged on for tens of kilometers. It is used not only by the French, but also by many tourists from others. neighboring countries... Most often, for example, from Spain. Tourists choose the Millau Viaduct because it follows almost straight ahead and is free to travel.
Bridge creator
The creator is the famous French master Michel Virlogeau. Even before the creation of the viaduct, he was engaged in the development of bridges. For example, the famous Normandy Bridge, which is the second longest after the Miillau Viaduct, was also built by the talented master Virlojot.
The bridge was constructed in 2004. Its highest point is 345 meters. So, about the Millau viaduct we can rightfully say: "The highest bridge in the world."
Highest railway bridge
The bridge builders did not bypass the railways for goods and passenger flights. Thus, the tallest railway bridge in the world is being built in India. It will be 1,320 meters long and almost 360 meters high. This structure will pass through the magnificent Chinab River in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The construction was initiated by the Minister of Railways of India. According to him, the construction of the bridge will save a large number of time and money for the transportation of goods and passengers. It will cost almost $ 100 million to build. The engineers promise that it will be ready by 2016 and will be able to last at least 120 years. Its construction is necessary, as it will connect the two districts of the country. Without it, getting from the Jammu region to the Baramulla region is very difficult. So, the railway bridge over the Chinab River is the second highest bridge in the world and the first among the railway ones.
Highest suspension bridge
So, the next tallest bridge in the world is a suspended structure in Japan.
The Akashi-Kaike Bridge is famous for being in the Guinness Book of Records as the tallest suspension bridge in the world. This structure is located at an altitude of 2000 meters above the chic Akashi Strait. The Akashi-Kaike bridge structure is capable of withstanding winds of up to 80 meters per second. The Akashi Strait connects the city of Kobe and the city of Awaji. Also the highest suspension bridge in the world, Akashi, is one of the three highways between the islands of Honshu and Shikoku.
The Akashi-Kaike suspension bridge has a total length of almost four thousand meters. It was opened for operation in 1998. They began to build it back in 1988. The reason for its construction is very tragic. The thing is that before the bridge appeared, the inhabitants of Japan had to sail on a ferry crossing. But this strait was often prone to severe storms. Thus, in 1955, two large ferries were caught in a severe storm. As a result, almost 200 children died. After this terrible tragedy, the authorities decided to build the structure. However, the construction of the highest bridge in the world began only 30 years later, in 1988. For 10 years it was completely ready.
It is worth noting the high professionalism of the engineers, because it is not only difficult, but also very dangerous to build such a large-scale structure in this strait. However, the specialists fully coped with their task. Now, in a short period of time, residents can absolutely safely overcome the capricious Akashi Strait.
So, in the century complex structures professionals high level do everything to make our journey easier and safer.
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Many people, when going on a trip, first of all wonder what they will be able to see at their final destination. Of course, the choice of sights for sightseeing is a matter of taste - some prefer natural landscapes... Nevertheless, there are sights that cannot be missed, being close to them, they are so unusual, interesting and famous - the Statue of Liberty, the Colosseum, the Moscow Kremlin, the Eiffel Tower. Bridges are often such attractions. Take, for example, the Golden Gate Bridge in American San Francisco - why did you come to this hospitable Californian city, you will definitely visit this bridge, or at least look at it from afar. It is the bridges that you should definitely see when you are nearby, and this article is dedicated - we will tell you about the highest and longest bridges in the world. So, let's start with the high ones.
The tallest bridges in the world
The fifth line of the rating is occupied by Japanese Akashi-Kaike bridge. The construction of this extraordinary bridge took ten whole years from 1988 to 1998. The bridge connects the islands of Honshu and Awaji, the ferry crossing between which is seriously hampered due to regular sea waves, which was the main reason for the creation of the outstanding bridge. The total length of the bridge is 3.91 thousand meters, and the height of the pylons is 298 meters.
The fourth highest among the tallest bridges in the world was chinese sutong bridge across the Yangtze River. This cable-stayed bridge, which connects the cities of Changshu and Nantong, has a height of 306 meters. The bridge consists of two pylons and has a total length of 8.206 thousand meters. The bridge looks especially impressive from the water. In Changshu, there is even a tour dedicated to the bridge, which includes both an inspection of the bridge from the river and a trip across the bridge itself.
The third place in the list of the highest bridges in the world is Russian bridge in Vladivostok, which connects Cape Novosilsky and Nazimov Peninsula. Outdoor first In August 2012, the bridge displaced the Sutun Bridge, which was previously the second highest in the world, to the third row, since its pylons are 324 meters high. At the same time, the total length of the bridge is small - about 1,886 thousand meters.
The second place in the list of the highest bridges in the world is Viaduct Millau... This French cable-stayed bridge is the last link on the Paris-Beziers A75 route. Opened in 2004, the bridge was for five years the tallest bridge in the world - the height of its pillars is 343 meters, which is 20 meters higher than the main French landmark, the Eiffel Tower. The length of the bridge is 2.46 thousand meters.
In the honorable first place in the world in height is located Chinese bridge over Syduhe... This unusual suspension bridge, located in Hubei province, is part of the G50 high-speed highway between Shanghai and Chongqing. The maximum height of the structure above the ground is about 496 meters. Opened in mid-November 2009, this bridge has become a favorite tourist attraction.
The longest bridges in the world
So, the fifth place is located in China Qingdao bridge across the Jiaozhou Bay - crossing northern part Bay, the bridge structure connects the city of Qingdao and the industrial suburb of Huangdao. The total length of the bridge opened in 2011 is about 42.5 meters. Tourists should take into account that there are many water excursions in Qingdao Bay. Alas, at the time of this writing, there is no excursion to the bridge, however, there are many other interesting excursion tours by water transport, from which it will be possible to inspect this majestic structure.
The fourth place is taken by the Thai Bang Na Highway, which, in fact, is not really a bridge, but rather is a bridge-type structure similar to an overpass. The length of the highway located in Bangkok is about 54 thousand meters. It is noteworthy that the bridge, opened in 2000, until 2010 was the most long bridge in the world.
Third place, and again China. Railroad bridge via Wei is part of the Zhengzhou high-speed railway connecting Xi'an and Zhengzhou. The length of the opened in February 2010 is about 79.73 thousand meters. It is noteworthy that this bridge crosses the Wei River twice, as well as many other water bodies.
Second place goes to Tianjin viaduct... Like the previous bridge, it is part of the high-speed rail line. It is part of the Beijing-Tianjin Intercity Railway and the Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway. The length of the bridge is 113.7 thousand meters. The bridge was opened for train traffic in 2011.
First place - the longest bridge in the world... Surprisingly, but the first line of the rating went to the Chinese bridge - opened in 2011 Danyang-kunshan viaduct Like the previous bridge on the list, it is part of the Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway. The bridge, the length of which is a record 164.8 thousand meters, connects Shanghai and Nanjing. In addition to the railway lines, the bridge also accommodates several lanes for traffic. road transport... Of course, taking into account such a length, we are not talking about any excursions along this bridge, and it will not work out the most suitable viewpoint either. But you can ride on the bridge - at great speed and with comfort.
Of course, this list does not include all the grandiose bridges in the world, especially since new records are set in this area almost every year. But all the bridges presented in our rating are worth seeing, even if they cease to be the tallest and longest, giving way to newer, even higher and longer bridges.
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The viaduct has a special role, it connects two land areas, providing movement to the other side. Exists different bridges, some are assigned a pedestrian role, others are intended for cars, and still others allow trains to move around. Today, a viaduct is not only a powerful structure, architects create projects that are impressive in their beauty and scope. We invite you to get acquainted with the highest bridges in the world.
Baluarte Bridge - the tallest bridge in the world
This structure was erected with the aim of connecting several states. The end of construction was timed to national holiday, namely the celebration of Mexico's independence from Spain. The most high point the viaduct is 400 m.
This road bridge erected in France for three years. The result was a structure with a maximum height of 343 m. Great hopes were pinned on it, namely, to unload transport leaving Paris to the south. The bridge turned out to be successful and fully copes with the function assigned to it.
This legendary bridge located in San Francisco is famous not only for its size. Every month another madman jumps from its height. As a result, this viaduct has the highest number of suicides. For a very long time, the bridge was considered the largest in the world. For about three decades, he carried this honorary title.
Included in the list of the tallest bridges in the world since 2012. It was during this period that a viaduct was erected, which is located in Vladivostok and leads to about. Russian. Among cable-stayed bridges, it has the largest span, which is 1104 m. About 4 years were spent on such a large-scale construction.
It is located in China, and its height reaches 306 m.The structure was erected in 2006. Its main goal is to shorten the path from Nantong to Changshu. The viaduct does its job and allows travelers to save about 3 hours of travel.
The viaduct stands out not only for its size, but also for its age. Unlike the listed young objects, this structure was built back in 1998 in Japan. The construction took 4 years. The maximum height of the bridge is 298 m. Despite the paid movement on it, experts say that it will pay off after 30 years of operation.
In the middle of the ranking of the tallest bridges in the world, there is a structure located in Hong Kong. Since a typhoon often walks in these territories, additional fortifications were needed for its normal operation. The height of this bridge is 298 m.
This bridge has long held the record for the highest viaducts. The glory years fell on the period from 1929 to 2003. The bridge is located in the USA and passes over the Arkansas River. The height of this interesting structure is about 291 m.
This suspension bridge located in South Korea, interesting for its architecture. Moreover, it is considered the second highest among viaducts of this type. Its dimensions are 270 m in height.
It is located in Denmark and occupies an honorable third place among viaducts in Europe. The highest point reaches 254 m. Its construction took place in 1998. His task was to connect the two islands - Zealand and Fjunen.
Modern bridges are interesting structures that are carefully planned and thought out. A huge amount of money is allocated for their construction, and it takes more than one year to build them. As a result, new paths are created that facilitate movement. different types transport.
