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Top 10. The longest bridges in China

Since ancient times, people have had a need to cross ravines, abysses and develop new territories. But the main obstacle was water - deep rivers, lakes, oceans seemed impossible to overcome. Then the man came up with Recently, the pace of life has accelerated, so you need to move from place to place also quickly.

Development does not stand still: architects are creating more and more light, long and bridges that help connect a variety of points on the map, including even islands.

China is a rapidly developing country with a high pace of life and a large territory.

Transport links play an important role in the development of the country's economy. Therefore, the authorities are concerned that the movement between the most important cities occurs as quickly and safely as possible. Perhaps this is the reason why the longest bridges are located in China.

10. Junyang Bridge | 35.66 km

The last structure in the proposed top by length connects the cities of Zhenjiang (formerly Zhunzhou) and Yangzhou. Hence the name Junyan.

The complex consists of two structures - a suspension bridge in the south and a cable-stayed bridge in the north. The implementation of the engineering solution took 5.8 billion yuan, that is, approximately 700 million dollars. Construction took 5 years, after this time, in 2005, the crossing was opened.

The suspension bridge is the fourth longest in China and is also part of the Beijing-Shanghai Expressway.

9. Bridge over Hangzhou Bay | 35.673 km

This cable-stayed bridge is considered the third longest across the waters. Its ends are located in the cities of Jiaxing and Ningbo. Initially, the construction was supposed to connect Ningbo with Shanghai, but in the latter they staged a protest, and the bridge design was changed.

Construction Bridge over Hangzhou Bay began in 2003. It was planned to complete the construction only by 2010, but in the end the bridge was opened to traffic three years earlier.

At that time, the construction cost 11.8 billion yuan, i.e. $1.4 billion. Such money was invested by private enterprises and banks in China.

According to the creators of the bridge, it is designed for 100 years of operation.

Previously, people had to cover a distance of about 400 km, but thanks to the new crossing, it is enough to drive 240, while the speed on the road is expected to be 100 kilometers per hour.

Thus, travel time was reduced from five hours to three. In addition, there is a small island in the middle of the bridge where drivers can eat and rest.

8. Yangchun Viaduct | 35.812 km

The Yangchun railway crossing is part of the high-speed railway between the cities of Beijing and Tianjin.

Viaduct Yangchun opened in 2007, and since then an average train speed of 350 kilometers per hour has been established.

7. Overpass of Wuhan Metro Line 1 | 37.788 km

The first line of the Wuhan metro was opened in 2004, it includes 32 stations. As the name suggests, the line is located in Wuhan city. It does not go beyond the Hankou region and does not pass through the rivers. After its creation, Wuhan became the fifth city where the subway was opened.

Wuhan Metro Line 1 overpass- the longest metro viaduct in the world. Many mistakenly confuse it with a light rail line because it is elevated.

6. Beijing Viaduct | 48.153 km

beijing viaduct- This intricate structure is part of the new Beijing-Shanghai railway track.

The grand opening of the facility took place in 2011, a year after the completion of construction.

The viaduct is 48 km long and the span is 44 meters wide. The townspeople needed a viaduct, because Beijing and Shanghai are large and important cities separated by water, and getting from one to the other by any other way than through the viaduct is long and difficult.

5. Bridge Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macau | 55 km

young car Bridge Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macau- the record holder, he is the longest sea bridge in the world. The construction runs across the very active Pearl River, and it is already clear from the name which cities it connects.

This is a complex engineering complex, which consists of a number of bridges, artificial islands and underwater tunnels. And only the latter occupy about 6-7 km.

The construction of the structure began in 2009 and ended only in 2017. The total cost of the project is $10.6 billion.

Sad fact: Construction was accompanied by numerous injuries and deaths of workers.

4. Bridge over the Wei | 79.732 km

Design bridge over the wei is an element of the Zhengzhou railway track and stretches from the city of Zhengzhou to Xi'an. The object got its name in honor of the Wei River, which it crosses twice. (Wei flows in eastern China).

This building is considered world architectural.

The bridge was ready for operation in 2008, however, the opening did not take place until two years later, in 2010. The Chinese government decided to wait and open the bridge along with the new railway line.

When the structure was first erected, it was considered the longest in the world, but later new bridges broke its record. However, they owe their existence to the invaluable experience that the construction of the bridge across the Wei gave.

Traveling along it promises to be exciting, as the railway tracks pass through beautiful rivers and lakes, which tourists will definitely like.

3. Changdei viaduct | 105.81 km

The medalist, like some past bridges, is part of the already mentioned railway track connecting Beijing and Shanghai.

chandei viaduct located in a seismically hazardous area, so it is made of high-strength materials. Tourists will not regret having passed through this bridge.

During the trip, nothing threatens people's lives, but they can enjoy the beautiful view from the window.

4. Tianjin Viaduct | 113.7 km

The second place on the list is also considered an element of the Beijing-Shanghai bullet train.

The engineering facility is located between Langfang County and Qingxian County. Construction began in 2008 and lasted two years. The bridge was opened in 2011.

tianjin viaduct stretches in an unusual place - five large sources of the Hai-he river converge in it.

The crossing is very popular with tourists, as it originates near the Beijing railway station.

1. Danyang-Kunshan Viaduct | 164.8 km

Two years ago, the longest bridge in the world opened in China - Danyang-Kunshan Viaduct. The construction of the record holder was expensive - it took about 10 million dollars and more than 450 thousand tons of metal.

The bridge is part of a high-speed railway between the largest cities in China - Beijing and Shanghai. The construction itself connects Shanghai and Nanjing.

The workers had to overcome many difficulties, including the difficult terrain in this area - mountains, rivers, lakes, canals.

Most of the structure is above ground, and 9 kilometers stretch over the water surface of the Yangtze River and Yangcheng Lake.

The Danyang-Kunshansky viaduct consists of several types of structures - it includes both cable-stayed connections, and arched, as well as truss and frame.

At 36 kilometers long, this bridge is the longest bridge in the world to cross an ocean. It crosses the Hangzhou Bay in the East China Sea and the Qiantang River in the Great Yangtze River Delta. In addition to its length, it is currently one of the most beautiful bridges in the world. We invite you to take a virtual tour of Hangzhou with us

At the time of this writing, Huangzhou was the record holder, but now a new bridge has been built, which has intercepted the palm and is the longest in the world - this is Qingdao Bridge, built in 2011

There is a belief that the Chinese can't build reliable buildings... Maybe soon these prejudices will dissipate, thanks to projects such as this bridge. So, bridge over hangzhou bay built in the shape of the letter S and is the most important section of the China East Coast Super Highway. The bridge starts at Jiaxing in the north and ends at Ningbo in the south of the country.


The construction of this facility reduced the land transport distance from Ningbo to Shanghai by 120 km, and the transit time was reduced from four hours to two. The highway with two directions contains six lanes, the speed limit here is 100 km/h. According to the project, the bridge is guaranteed to last 100 years, after which it can be easily reconstructed.

Wang Yong, chief engineer for the construction of the Hangzhou bridge, said that this bridge is one of the most important not only in China but also in the world. It is not only the longest (by sea), but also built in the most difficult marine environment - one of the three strongest currents on Earth flows here, typhoons often occur, and the seabed is extremely heterogeneous. The map shows the location of the bridge:

Exploration work at this site began as early as 1994. Construction officially started in June 2003, and completed in 2008. The bridge was launched in 2009, 45,000 - 50,000 vehicles pass daily

Of the total project cost of CNY11.8bn ($1.42 billion), approximately CNY149m ($18 million) was contributed by 17 non-governmental enterprises in the area. Approximately 35% of this amount was raised from private companies in Ningbo; 59% were secured as loans from China's central and regional banks. The Songcheng Group is the largest non-governmental shareholder in the project with its investment accounting for 17.3% of the capital stock. Investors say the construction of a new sea-crossing bridge across the Hangzhou Bay is a sign of China's growing economic power, and its construction has greatly accelerated economic development in the Yangtze River Delta.


According to the governor of Zhejiang, China's fourth largest economy, “The bridge will help form a more convenient and efficient transportation network in the Yangtze River Delta, allowing each side to develop much closer relations with each other… We believe the bridge will open up many more development opportunities for the area.” and greatly increase its economic strength and competitive power.”

China Railway Bridge Bureau Group Co. Ltd. was the main contractor for the project. The consulting and maintenance contract was concluded with the renowned company Hardesty & Hanover, LLP. Ty Lin International is the designer of the bridge. Ben C Gerwick provides shipwreck protection systems for the project. Pictured is the opening ceremony of the Hangzhou Bridge

Hangzhou Bay is a bay in the East China Sea where one of China's natural wonders, the Qiantang River flow, is observed, creating fast water currents and large waves. The area is also prone to frequent typhoons. These factors made the task more difficult for the planners, with the development of the design and construction plan only completed after nine years of consultation and more than 120 technical studies involving more than 700 experts worldwide.

The cable-retained bridge design was chosen as it was considered the best to withstand adverse conditions, multidirectional currents, high waves, and site geological conditions. The structure of the bridge was also designed according to seismic criteria and maintains the integrity of the bridge in earthquake conditions up to seven points on the Richter scale. The 36 km bridge has six lanes, 3.75 meters each, three in each direction. The total width of the bridge will be 33 m. Designed for 100 years of service, the 62 m high bridge allows fourth and fifth generation container ships to pass under the arches. The total length of the rope used in the project will be 32.2 km.

One of the main problems faced by the Hangzhou builders is natural gas emissions in the deep water along the bridge line. A special study was carried out to investigate the distribution of gas and soil characteristics at the time of gas release. As a result, this problem was solved, and the possibility of damage to the bridge structure was excluded.

All bridge components were cast on the ground, and then the finished components were transported to the site for assembly and final installation. Giant floating cranes with precise anchoring devices were used to ship and install the girders at sea. The Hangzhou Bay Bridge consists of nine sections, 50 RTK5700 GPS systems have been installed in order to dock all plates and sections of the bridge with perfect accuracy

In the middle of Hangzhou, there is a 10,000 m2 driver's rest island, where you can relax and enjoy a full range of services, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations and an observation deck. The island is popular with tourists who love to watch the famous river flow. The maintenance island is built entirely on a pier to avoid destruction and is equipped with the latest security and monitoring systems. There are public parks on both sides of Hangzhouwan.

The Ran Yang Bridge is located in China and was completed in 2005. It is the tenth longest bridge in the world, with a length of 35,660 meters.

9. Hangzhou Bay Bridge. 35.673 meters, China

At 35.673 km in length, the Hangzhou Bridge is one of the longest ocean bridges in the world.

8. Yangcun Bridge, 35,812 meters, China

This beautiful Bridge was created on the Yangtze River.

7. Manchac Swamp bridge. Manchak Swamp Bridge, 36,710 meters, USA

The first bridge on our list not built in China. The total length is 36.710 meters. Built in 1970.

6. Dam bridge on Lake Pontchartrain, 38,442 meters, USA

The Lake Pontchartrain Dam Bridge consists of two parallel bridges crossing Lake Pontchartrain in southern Louisiana, USA. The longer of the two bridges is 38.35 km long. It is the longest bridge in the world built entirely over water. Built in 1969.

5. Qingdao Bay Bridge, 42.5 km China.

Crosses the northern part of Jiaozhou Bay, connecting the city of Qingdao with the suburban industrial area of ​​Huangdao. Built in 2011.

4. Highway Bang At 54,000 meters, Thailand.

The total length of the bridge is 54 km, the width of the bridge, which carries out traffic in six lanes, is 27.2 meters.
Opened February 7, 2000.

3. Bridge over the Wei (Great Weinan Bridge), 79.732 meters, China.

It is part of the existing Zhengzhou High-Speed ​​Rail Line, which connects the cities of Zhengzhou and Xi'an in the People's Republic of China. Opened in 2010.

2. Tianjin Great Bridge, 113,700 meters, China.

The second longest bridge in the world. Opened in 2011
Erected as part of the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed ​​Railway and the Beijing-Tianjin Intercity Railway.
It starts a little southeast of the Beijing South Railway Station, then crosses two districts (Antsy and Guangyang) of the Langfang City District and ends in the north of the central part of the city of Tianjin.

1. Danyang-Kunshan, 164,800 meters, China.

The longest bridge in the world. Built as part of the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway. The bridge is also used for vehicular traffic. Construction lasted a record-breaking four years from 2008 to 2011. 10,000 people were involved in the construction. And the total cost was $8.5 billion. Approximately 9 km of the bridge is laid over the water surface. Danyang-Kunshan is listed in the Guinness Book of Records.
The bridge is located in East China in Jiangsu province, between the cities of Shanghai and Nanjing.

The People's Republic of China always surprises with the scope of its buildings. Apparently, after the Great Wall of China, they cannot stop, and they need all the very best. Particular attention is drawn bridges in China. If you turn to Wikipedia with the question " longest bridges in the world”, then you can see that 12 out of 20 are in the PRC, and occupy the top three positions. In the material we will talk about the most exciting of them.

Danyang-Kunshan Viaduct

We will start with the longest bridge in the world, which is listed in Guinness Book of Records. The length of the bridge is 164.8 km. Most surprisingly, the construction took only two years, the construction period from 2008 to 2010.

The Danyang-Kunshan viaduct is located in the east of the country in Jiangsu province, connecting the cities of Shanghai and Nanjing, and is part of the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway. Approximately 9 kilometers of the bridge is above the water.

Bridge Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macau

Another longest in the world, but already a sea bridge connects major cities: Hong Kong, Zhuhai, Macau. The structure consists of a series of bridges - 38 km, underwater tunnels - about 7 km, access ramps and artificial islands. The total length of the construction is 55 km, and the length of the main part of the bridge is about 30 km. Construction was completed in 2017, it took 8 years.

According to preliminary information, the bridge should be put into operation in May 2018. Prior to the construction of this facility, the first place among sea bridges was also occupied by the Chinese Qingdao bridge across the bay.

Bridge over Hangzhou Bay

This longest transoceanic bridge in the world connecting Shanghai and Ningbo. Its length is 36 km., And halfway there is a platform island where drivers can stop and rest or have a bite to eat right in the middle of the bay. The construction of the bridge lasted from 2003 to 2007.

Pedestrian glass bridge

Another record holder was a pedestrian bridge in southern China in Sichuan province. He received the title - the highest in the world glass bridge. Its length is 488 meters, and it is located at an altitude of 1,880 meters above sea level (the distance from the bridge to the bottom of the gorge reaches 186 meters).

At the same time, no more than 500 people are allowed on the bridge, but the structure itself is designed for 2,000 visitors. Of course, this walk is not for the faint of heart. In addition to this, the bridge has a special effect: plasmas are built into it, which emit cracked glass underfoot.

Duge Bridge

If we talk not about pedestrian bridges, but about automobile bridges, then the Chinese have bypassed everyone. Completed in 2016 highest suspension bridge in the world, which connects the western and eastern banks of the Beipanjiang River. The Duge Bridge is located at an altitude of 564 m above the river and has a length of more than 1,341 meters. It took 3 years to build it.

Bridge over Siduhe

Another suspension bridge crosses the Siduhe River Valley in Hubei Province. It was he who occupied the first place among suspension bridges before the Duge was built. But we could not bypass it because of the laconic design, which looks so organically against the backdrop of a picturesque landscape. The total length of the bridge is 1,222 meters, the height above ground level is 496 meters.

Lupu Bridge

Second longest steel arch bridge in the world with a total length of about 4 km. It is laid over the Huangpu River and connects two districts of Shanghai. Lupu Bridge has a modern design and looks especially impressive at night when the lights are on.

To select the project, a competition was held, which was organized by the city administration. The opening of the bridge took place in 2003.

Sutong Bridge

The bridge is located in Suzhou in Jiangsu province in east China. It runs across the Yangtze River and is 8,206 meters long. The opening of the bridge took place in 2008. It is not only an important object, as it shortens the path between the two counties, but also a striking landmark due to its futuristic design.

Jiaxing Shaoxing Bridge

The longest and widest bridge among multi-pylon cable-stayed bridges, crosses hangzhou bay and connects the cities of Jiaxing and Shaoxing. General bridge length 10,138 meters. It also looks very impressive at night in the lights of illumination.

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What is a bridge? This is an artificial structure that can be erected through any physical obstacle, be it a river, a ravine, a lake, a strait, a building or anything else. It is believed that bridges appeared in antiquity - this is generally one of the oldest engineering structures that was built by human hands. Initially, the buildings were created from wood, then stone came in its place.

Danyang-Kunshan Viaduct (164.8 km)

The Danyang-Kunshan Viaduct opens our list. This is the longest bridge in the world, the length of which is already 164.8 kilometers! Interestingly, this is a railway bridge, which is located in East China in Jiangsu province between the cities of Nanjing and Shanghai. For the most part it is located above the ground, however, approximately 9 km pass above the water surface. The discovery of this stronium took place two years ago.

If we talk about the amount that was spent by the Chinese government, then it is huge - more than 10 billion US dollars! At the same time, 500 thousand tons of steel and about 2.5 million cubic meters of concrete were spent on the construction! Incredible numbers! By the way, the Danyang-Kunshan viaduct is listed in the Guinness Book of Records.

Tianjin Viaduct (113.7 km)

Another Chinese viaduct. It is part of the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed ​​Railway and the Beijing-Tianjin Intercity Railway, like our previous contender. Its length is 113.7 kilometers. It starts near Beijing South Railway Station and ends in Tianjin City, crossing several districts of Langfang City along the way. As in the previous case, its opening took place in the summer of 2011.

Bridge over the Wei (79.73 km)

Yes, it’s not so easy to believe, but the third place on our list is again taken by the Chinese bridge! It is interesting because it crosses the Wei River twice during the journey. Of course, it also crosses other rivers, but in this case it is no longer so important.

The facility is part of the Zhengzhou High-Speed ​​Rail Line, which connects the Chinese cities of Xi'an and Zhengzhou. It is noteworthy that the facility was ready for commissioning back in 2008, but the Chinese government decided to wait. The opening of the bridge took place in 2010 along with the opening of the railway line.

Bang Na Highway (54 km)

Well, we are finally moving from China to nearby Thailand, where the Bang Na highway passes, the length of which is 54 km. Interestingly, it passes right in Bangkok and is an elevated bridge-type structure that has six traffic lanes (three in each direction). The total width of the roadway is just over 27 meters.

The government of the country decided to build a bridge in order to unload the city from numerous traffic jams. But the main problem is that you have to pay for the passage on the bridge, and not every local resident can afford it.

Work on the creation was carried out for more than five years - the opening of the bridge took place in 2000, and the total construction costs amounted to more than one billion dollars.

Qingdao Bay Bridge (42.5 km)

And again, China is waiting for us, or rather, the Qingdao Bridge, which crosses the northern part of the Jiaozhou Bay, connecting the industrial region of Huangdao with the city of Qingdao.

The construction took just four years and about $10 billion. The bridge stands on more than 5,000 pillars. The roadway is divided into six lanes, the quality of the asphalt is excellent. More than two million cubic meters of concrete were used for the construction, as well as about half a million tons of steel. Representatives of the company that built this structure claim that its construction is so strong that it can withstand an eight-magnitude earthquake without any problems. Interestingly, the workers began to build at the same time from both ends and eventually met exactly in the middle of the “distance”.

Meanwhile, local residents are not very happy with the construction, because they do not see much benefit - you can get from Qingdao to Huangdao by many other roads, spending twenty minutes more on it.

Lake Pontchartrain Causeway (38.42 km)

Lake Pontchartrain Causeway is known as a bridge connecting the cities of Mandeville and Metairie, which are located in the US state of Louisiana. The building crosses Lake Pontchartrain. The idea of ​​its creation appeared in the 19th century, but the formation of the bridge began only in the middle of the 20th century. The construction was completed seven years later, and a parallel bridge was also built. The total cost is about $57 million.

The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway has always had a toll, so motorists had to pay $1.5 each. True, after 1999 the conditions of travel have changed - now the entrance from the north side has become free, while motorists traveling from the south must pay $ 3.

Great Transoceanic Bridge over Hangzhou Bay (35.67 km)

In front of you is a cable-stayed bridge, which is located in Hangzhou Bay off the east coast of China. It connects two cities - Ningbo and Shanghai. This is one of those rare cases when the building was opened long before the official presentation was to take place - this happened in 2008 instead of the planned 2010.

According to the company that built this highway, its service life reaches 100 years. The maximum speed limit is 100 km/h and there are three lanes in each direction. Interestingly, about 40% of all funds were provided by private enterprises that were interested in building the bridge. The remaining 60% were taken from various banks.

Thanks to this road, motorists save a lot of time getting from Ningbo to Shanghai - if it used to take them about five hours, now it takes only one hour.

Hangzhou Bay (36 km)

Hangzhou Bay begins in the north of China in Jiaxin and ends in the south in Ningbo. The bridge is the most important freeway on the east coast. Thanks to this building, which, by the way, is curved in the shape of the English letter S, residents of Shanghai can get to Ningbo in just two hours, instead of the previous four, and the distance has been reduced to 120 kilometers. However, some manage to drive through this section in just over one hour. There is a speed limit here - no higher than 100 km per hour, and the highway itself has three lanes in each direction, so there are no traffic jams here. The capacity of the bridge is about 50,000 cars daily, and this is not so little. By the way, unlike most of these buildings, approximately in the middle of the route there is a kind of island for the rest of drivers and passengers, where there are several hotels, bars, restaurants, parking lots, shops and, of course, toilets.

Hangzhou Bay began to be built back in 2003, and was put into operation only in 2009. The cost of the bridge was a mind-boggling $1.42 billion.

According to Wang Yong, the chief civil engineer, they encountered great difficulties during the construction of the structure. So, the environment here is clearly not suitable for bridges, since typhoons periodically occur here, and the seabed is so heterogeneous that there were problems with the installation of supports. In addition, there is a very strong current. However, now the bridge is practically not affected by natural disasters (for example, it is able to withstand a 7-magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale). Huge barges and floating cranes were used to install all the elements. As a result, a bridge of unreal beauty that overshadows any others.

Junyang Bridge (35.66 km)

And again we are talking about China. The Junyang Bridge crosses the Yangtze River in Jiangsu Province and connects the cities of Yangzhou and Zhenjiang. Construction began in 2000, and the bridge was commissioned five years later. The costs amounted to about $700 million.

Shanghai Maglev (30.5 km)

And now it's time to talk about more interesting things. The fact is that the Shanghai Maglev is the world's first commercial maglev railway line, which connects the Shanghai metro with the Pudong International Airport. Bullet trains run along the line, the maximum speed of which reaches 431 km/h. A little over 30 km the train passes in 7 minutes and 20 seconds.

The railway line cost a private company a lot of money, since a significant part of it was laid through wetlands. However, passengers have to pay, since even the price of even the cheapest ticket is about $6. His photo is just above.