10 Longest Suspension Bridges In The World

5 JULY, 2023

Ayaan Paul Chowdhury

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Have a look at the world's longest completed suspension bridges that carry automobiles or trains, and are at least 1,000 metres long and are triumphs in engineering.

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Crossing Dongting Lake, it provides a vital transportation link in China's Hunan province, showcasing breathtaking views of the surrounding water.

10. Second Dongtinghu Bridge

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Connecting Zhenjiang and Yangzhou, it is a colossal suspension bridge over the Yangtze River, boasting remarkable architectural design and engineering prowess.

9. Runyang Bridge

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Named after a Korean admiral, this remarkable suspension bridge in South Korea offers stunning coastal views while connecting Gwangyang and Yeosu.

8. Yi Sun-sin Bridge

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A landmark in Turkey, it holds the distinction of being the longest suspension bridge in the world in terms of the span between its towers, connecting Izmir and Istanbul, spanning the Bosphorus.

7. Osman Gazi Bridge

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Linking the Danish islands of Zealand and Funen, it is an impressive feat of engineering, comprising both a suspension bridge and a tunnel, providing a vital transportation link.

6. Great Belt Bridge

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Situated in China's Zhejiang province, this suspension bridge is renowned for its unique S-shaped design, offering picturesque views of the archipelago below.

5. Xihoumen Bridge

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Stretching across the Pearl River Delta in China, it stands as a crucial transportation artery, showcasing modern design and connecting Guangzhou and Shenzhen.

4. Nansha Bridge

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Located in Nanjing, China, this extraordinary suspension bridge serves as an essential transportation link, spanning the majestic Yangtze River.

3. Yangsigang Yangtze River Bridge

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Previously holding the title of the world's longest suspension bridge, it is an architectural marvel connecting Kobe and Awaji Island in Japan over 1,991 metres, enduring harsh weather conditions.

2. Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

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The 1915 Çanakkale Bridge in Turkey holds the record for being the world's longest suspension bridge, surpassing Japan's Akashi Kaikyo Bridge by 32 metres, at a whopping 2,023 metres.

1. 1915 Çanakkale Bridge