Top 10 Longest Bridges in the World

Apart from the Chinese Great Wall, currently China owns the three longest bridges in the world – Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge, Tianjin Grand Bridge, and Weinan Weihe Grand Bridge. All three bridges have the length of more than 79 kilometers which can’t be exceeded by any other bridges in the other countries. Possessing only one of the three longest bridge in the world will cause a great pride to a country, but China has the three of them. The amount of materials, energy, and money spent to build the bridges can hardly be counted.

Here's the 10 to 1 countdown of the Top 10 Longest Bridges in the World

10. Runyang Bridge (China) - 35.660 km
Rung Yang Bridge is situated in China. It was constructed in 2005. This is the tenth longest bridge of the world. It is 35,660m long. Like Us

9. Hangzhou Bay Bridge (China) - 35.673 km
Hangzhou Bridge of China is one of the most beautiful bridges of the world. Its length is 35.6 km. The bridge connect the city of Jiaxing to the Ningboone of the important port of china. At the center special restaurants and other facilities for relaxing are placed on the isle. Like Us

8. Yangcun Bridge (China) - 35.812 km
This beautiful Bridge was constructed on the river of Yangtze and as well constructed for an important mission. Its construction was completed in 2007. Like Us

7. Manchac Swamp Bridge (USA) - 36.710 km
Manchac Swamp Bridge of North America is one of the important bridge of region. In fact the bridge connects 55 interstate. Its length is 36.7 km and it was opened in 1970. Like Us

6. Lake Pontchartrain Causeway (USA) - 38.442 km
This is one of the oldest Bridges which was constructed in 1956. Its length is 38.4km. This is one of the longest bridges in the North America according to the Guinness World Record. Like Us

5. Beijing Grand Bridge (China) - 48.153 km
This is high speed Railway Bridge located in china. It is 48, 153m long. Its construction is completed in 2010 and opened in 2011. China has completed its longest bridges construction in 2011, as it will come in to your knowledge after going through the whole list. Like Us

4. Bang Na Expressway (Thailand) 54.000 km
Bang Na Expressway is on the forth Number in our list of longest bridges of the world. Its total length is 54,00m. It is opened in 2000. Like Us

3. Weinan Weihe Grand Bridge (China) - 79.732 km
This is the third longest bridge of the world constructed in China. This is the high speed railway bridge. It is 79,732m long. It is completed in 2010 and opened in 2011. Like Us

2. Tianjin Grand Bridge (China) - 113.700 km
This is the second longest bridge of the world as mentioned in the Guinness book of world record. It is also located in people republic of China. This is as well a high speed Railway bridge. It is completed in 2010 and opened in 2011. Its total length is 113,700m. Like Us

1. Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge (China) - 164.800 km
This is the longest bridge in the world, located in Beijing, China. Its length is 164,800m. It was completed in 2010 and opened for use in 2011. About 10,000 workers took part in the construction of this bridge, working for four years and cost of this bridge is about $8.5 billion. It also currently holds the Guinness World Record for the longest bridge in the world in any category as of June 2011. Lets see which other bridge is going to take its place in the future. Like Us

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