The longest Bridge

One of the oldest transportation structures is the unassuming bridge, allowing travelers to reach their destinations, crossing areas of water or to avoid dangerous obstacles. 

 There are the top 10 longest bridges nowadays in the world, which has been built against the increased need for commuters to gain access to employment, housing, alongside providing significant access within tourist destinations, utilizing a number of different materials, designs, and functions.

10. Hangzhou Bay Bridge (China)

Opening in 2008, the Hangzhou Bay Bridge has become the longest sea-crossing bridge worldwide at 22.2 miles, connecting Ningbo's Cixi to Jiaxing, while also reducing travel time between Shanghai and Ningbo.

9. Yangcun Bridge (China)

Completed in 2007 and spanning 22.3 miles, the Yangcun Bridge has become part of the Beijing-Tianjin intercity railway.

   

8. Manchac Swamp Bridge (USA)

Opening in 1979, the twin concrete trestle bridge. Located within Louisiana, the Manchac Swamp Bridge spans 22.8 miles and runs over Lake Maurepas. 

7. Lake Pontchartrain Causeway (USA) 

Similar to many bridges that have now been constructed, the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway. Encompassing 23.9 miles, the southbound bridges officially opened in 1956; however, the second round of construction works did not complete until 1969.

6. Beijing Grand Bridge (China)

Completed in 2010, the Beijing Grand Bridge has become one of the longest bridges in the world at 29.9 miles.

 

5. Bang Na, Highway (Thailand) 

The Bang Na Highway is considered one of the longest bridges in the world, with six lanes spanning over 33.5 miles.

 

 4. Weinan Weihe Grand Bridge (China) 

Completing in 2008, the Weinan Weihe Grand Bridge encompasses 49.5 miles, crossing the Wei River and connecting Zhengzhou and Xian. Although finalized in 2008.

 

3. Tianjin Grand Bridge (China) 

Completed in 2010, the Tianjin Grand Bridge links Langfang and Qingxian in China to the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway, encompassing 70.6 miles and becoming the third longest bridge in the world.

   

2. Changhua-Kaohsiung, Rail (Taiwan) 

Part of the Taiwan High-Speed Rail, the Changhua-Kaohsiung Viaduct incorporates 97.8 miles of track, running from Taipei to Kaohsiung.

 

 1. Danyang Kunshan Grand Bridge (China)

Opening in 2011 after a five-year construction period, the Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge covers an impressive 102.4 miles on the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway.