The country's longest cantilever bridge. On the other side of the river: the largest bridges in the world. The longest arch bridges
Moving bridges, stone bridges, new bridges, historical bridges, world-famous bridges, bridges you've probably never heard of - they're all here. This list even includes a bridge that floats in water and a bridge through which water flows. These are the top 30 most impressive bridges around the world.
At the time of its opening in 1937, the bridge, which took four years to build, was the longest in the world (main span - 1280 meters) and the highest suspension bridge. Golden Gate held these records until the 1960s. Also known for its color, the bridge is partially painted "international orange" to match the warm coastal surroundings and stand out against the skyline for boaters.
Most old bridge in Florence. Rebuilt after a flood in 1345, renovated in 1565. After this, the bridge over the Arno River was filled with workshops and houses, which sometimes exceeded the dimensions of the bridge itself. The Ponte Vecchio is the only historical bridge in Florence to survive World War II.
Water bridge over the Elbe, connecting two important canals: Elbe-Havel and Central German, through which communication with industrial area- the Ruhr Valley - the longest navigable aqueduct in the world with a length of 918 meters. The concrete water bridge near Berlin provided a new convenient route for ships. Before its opening in 2003, ships were forced to make a twelve-kilometer detour through the Rothensee lock, along the Elbe and through the Nigripp lock.
Most big bridge Sydney, one of the largest steel arch bridges in the world. The length of the arched span of the bridge is 503 meters. One of the main attractions of Sydney. Because of its remarkable shape, the bridge received the comic name “Hanger” from Sydney residents. It was opened on March 19, 1932. Contains six million rivets. With a width of 48.8 meters, it is considered the widest arched steel bridge in the world, although de facto it is almost twice as wide as the Blue Bridge in St. Petersburg, which is 32.5 meters long over the Moika riverbed with a width of 97.3 meters.
At the time of its construction, the Millau Viaduct, opened in 2004, was the tallest traffic bridge in the world, one of its pillars is 341 meters high - slightly higher than the Eiffel Tower and just 40 meters lower than the Empire State Building in New York. York. The total length is 2460 meters.
One of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States, its length is 1825 meters, it crosses the East River and connects Brooklyn and Manhattan in New York City. At the time of completion (1883), it was the largest suspension bridge in the world and the first bridge to use steel rods in its construction. The bridge is built from limestone, granite and Rosenthal cement.
Twice entered the Guinness Book of Records: as the longest suspension bridge (main span - 1991 meters, total length - 3911 meters) and as the highest bridge, since its pylons are 298 meters high, which is higher than a 90-story building. Subsequently, it was surpassed in height of the pylons by the Millau Viaduct. If you stretch out all the steel threads (5.23 mm in diameter) of the supporting cables of the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge, then they can encircle Earth more than seven times. The design of the steel bridge takes into account earthquakes, strong winds and strong sea currents.
The most famous bridge in Venice and one of the symbols of the city. It was originally made of wood and collapsed several times. At the end of the 16th century, a new stone bridge was erected, which has survived to this day. The bridge consists of one powerful arch 28 meters long, its maximum height in the center is 7.5 meters, the total length is 48 meters. Built at the narrowest point of the Grand Canal, the bridge rests on 12,000 piles driven into the lagoon floor. On the bridge, in the arched galleries, there are 24 benches (6 benches on each side), separated in the center by two arches.
10. Bay Bridge (Oakland, California)
Suspension bridge across the San Francisco Bay between the cities of San Francisco and Oakland. It consists of two parts: the western suspended (2822 m) and the eastern cantilever (3101 m), which are connected by a tunnel under Yerba Buena Island. The bridge is one of the longest bridges of this type in the world. Opened in 1936, it replaced a seismically unstable bridge.
11. Pontoon bridge State Route 520 (Seattle, Washington)
The longest pontoon bridge crossing Lake Washington is 2,350 meters long. It is based on 77 concrete pontoons.
The longest vertical lift bridge in Europe - 670 meters - rises 77 meters above the Garonne River. The four pylons that serve to lift the span vertically light up blue when the tide is high and green when the tide is low.
Reproducing the contours of DNA, this bridge offers pedestrians 280 meters of architectural and acoustic intrigue. Construction material- steel of various types. Has five viewing platforms.
The Nanpu Bridge, with a total length of 6.5 km and a width of seven breakwaters, which stretches over the Huangpu River, is remarkable for its swirling overhead part.
15. Tower Bridge (London, UK)
213 meter pedestrian bridge, located 70 meters above the canyon. Not for the faint of heart.
The cable-stayed bridge in Vladivostok across the Eastern Bosphorus Strait connects the Nazimov Peninsula with Cape Novosilsky on Russky Island. The second tallest bridge in the world, its height is 324 meters. It has the world's largest span among cable-stayed bridges with a length of 1104 meters.
Ancient stone bridge over the Vltava river. Construction began in 1357, opening in 1380. The length of the bridge is 520 meters, width - 9.5 meters. The bridge rests on 16 powerful arches, lined with hewn sandstone blocks. It is decorated with thirty sculptures of mainly religious content.
19. Tilikum Crossing (Portland, USA)
Portland's first new 518-meter bridge over the Willamette River since 1973, the Tilikum Crossing, opened in September 2015. The structure is notable not only for its impressive design with 33.7-meter towers and five spans, but also for the fact that the bridge is not intended for cars, which is unusual for the United States. Trams, buses, cyclists and pedestrians can move across the bridge.
20. Hangzhou Bay Bridge (Zhejiang, China)
This is one of the longest transoceanic bridges in the world - its length is 33.6 km. Opened in 2008, it connects the cities of Shanghai and Ningbo. Traffic along it is carried out in three lanes in each direction. Travel speed is up to 100 km/h, service life is more than 100 years. After the completion of the bridge, the route between Shanghai and Ningbo was shortened by more than 160 km. Halfway across the bridge, an island platform with a service center has been built, where drivers and passengers can rest, have a snack and take advantage of a wide range of services.
Fully automatic "flying" drawbridge. Raises and lowers from one pylon. Has a deck of 15x5 m.
22. Confederation Bridge (Borden-Carleton, Canada)
Connects Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick on the Canadian mainland. It was opened in 1997. At 12.9 km including access roads, it is the world's longest bridge built over ice-covered water. Relies on 62 supports. 44 spans are the main ones, each 250 meters long. The width of the bridge is 11 meters, the height of the bridge above sea level in the Northumberland Strait is 40 meters, in the central part intended for the passage of sea vessels, it reaches 60 meters. The bridge is built with a slight double curve in the shape of the letter S. This is done so that drivers do not lose their vigilance on the road.
23. Millennium Bridge (Gateshead, UK)
The world's first "tilt" bridge, opened in 2001. The base of the bridge is two steel arches. One of them rises 50 m above the water surface. The other, located almost horizontally, is used by pedestrians and cyclists, and small vessels can pass under it. When a tall vessel approaches the bridge and is unable to pass under the horizontal part, both arches as a single unit rotate 40° around the axis connecting their ends: the pedestrian and bicycle deck of the bridge rises, while the upper arch, on the contrary, lowers. The turn lasts no more than 4.5 minutes, depending on the wind speed. When it is completed, the two arches are in a “equilibrium-raised” position, in which the top points of the arches rise 25 meters above the surface of the water. This maneuver earned the bridge the nickname "Winking Eye".
The fifth longest bridge in the world and one of the longest bridges crossing water. The length of the bridge is about 42.5 kilometers. Built in 2011, the bridge is divided into six road lanes and supported by more than 5,200 pillars. The structure is strong enough to withstand a magnitude 8 earthquake, a typhoon, or a collision with a vessel up to 300,000 tons.
25. Lupu Bridge (Shanghai, China)
The second longest steel arch bridge in the world. The total length of the bridge is 3.9 km. The length of the arch across the river is 550 meters. The height of the roadway above the water is 46 m. According to the project, the bridge is capable of withstanding a 12-point hurricane and a 7-point earthquake on the Richter scale.
This bridge, opened in 2008, is 290 meters long and 138 meters high. The only bridge in the world in the shape of the letter "X". The cross-shaped support supports two transport tracks, the lower of which is at a height of 12 meters, and the upper of which is 24 meters above the ground. The bridge design is complemented by an illumination system; multi-colored LED bulbs are built directly into the cables.
27. Royal Gorge Bridge (Cañon City, USA)
Opened in 1929, this tallest bridge in the Western Hemisphere is located 291 meters above the Arkansas River. between the towers and has a total length of 384 meters (the span of the suspension bridge is 268 meters). The steel base structure is covered with 1,292 wooden planks. It is used by pedestrian tourists; only passenger cars can travel on it.
Cable-stayed bridge over the lake, located in the new administrative center Malaysia over the lake is interesting for its design, reminiscent of a sailboat. The inverted Y-shaped concrete and steel pylon rises 96 meters at a 75° angle to the 165-meter span and is supported by cables (21 pairs on the land side, 30 pairs on the span side) and two supports.
This bridge has won numerous awards since its opening in 1998 for its innovative design and aesthetics. appearance. Designed by Christian Menn, the curved Sunniberg is 526 meters long and 12.3 meters wide and features a unique Y-shaped support structure.
A suspension bridge connecting the two historical parts of Budapest - Buda and Pest. Became the first permanent bridge across the Danube. Created by the English engineer William Tierney Clark, the bridge was impressive with an abundance of cast iron and stone and, with a length of 375 meters, was one of the longest at the time of its opening in 1849. Despite the fact that in 1945 the bridge was almost completely destroyed by the Germans, its bridge towers were preserved, which made it possible to reconstruct it in 1949.
Bridges are built every year around the world with a length of 1 to 100 km. The largest of them are built for cars, less often - for trains and pedestrians. They are being erected different types buildings (mounted, arched, cable-stayed).
Most long bridge in the world is located in China. Due to the large population, most of the long bridges are built by this state. As a result of industrialization, China not only began to develop cities, but also to establish infrastructure.
Danyang-Kunshan Viaduct
Danyang-Kunshan Viaduct this moment is the longest of all. Construction took place from 2008 to 2011, more than $10 billion was spent on construction. To speed up production, the bridge was built on both sides simultaneously, towards each other.
Its length is 164.8 km, connecting 2 eastern Chinese cities: Nanjing and Shanghai. Part of this bridge, 9 km, runs over Lake Yangcheng. Concrete structures for it were produced simultaneously by 10 factories, and 10 thousand people participated in the work. On the path of the bridge there are lakes and mountains in which tunnels were specially built.
The longest bridge in the world is the Danyang-Kunshan Viaduct.
The Danyang-Kunshan Viaduct is a high-tech railway line that has only 5 stations. The project is manufactured in such a way that it can withstand strong earthquakes and various natural disasters.
Great Tianjin
The Tianjin Viaduct (Great Tianjin) is ranked 2nd in the ranking of the largest viaducts in the world. Construction took place from 2008 to 2011 in the People's Republic of China. It is approximately 113.7 km long, connecting Beijing, Langfang and Qingxian.
Like the Danyang-Kunshan overpass, this one is also a railway line, with modern high-speed trains running on it every day. It will take less than an hour to get from Beijing to the last station.
Bridge over Wei
Also in 3rd place is railroad bridge from China. The length of this overpass is 79.73 km, connecting the cities of Xi'an and Zhengzhou. Construction was completed in 2008, but the building was commissioned in 2010. As it travels, the overpass across Wei crosses not only roads and tracks railway, but also twice Lake Wei.
At the time of its opening, this overpass was the largest in the world.
But already in 2011, the PRC built the Tianjin and Danyang-Kunshan viaducts, twice surpassing the previous 1st place. There is an opinion that it was after the stunning success with the path through Wei that they decided to implement even more ambitious ideas.
Bang Na Highway
The longest bridge in the world for cars is the Bang Na highway, which is 54 km long. Construction took place over 5 years, from 1995 to 2000. The cost of such a project cost Thailand $1 billion. The highway has a total of 6 lanes (3 in one direction and 3 in the other direction).
The construction of Bang Na was carried out in order to eliminate large traffic jams in the direction of the city of Bangkok. The highway is tolled, but if you don’t want to pay, there is an overland alternative. The bridge is in demand among motorists because it allows you not only to get to your destination without traffic jams, but also to admire beautiful views.
Qingdao Bridge
The Qingdao Bridge is currently in 5th place among the longest overpasses in the world, as well as in 1st place among those laid over water. It passes directly through Jiaozhou Bay, opening the route from Qingdao to Huangdao in the People's Republic of China. The length of this path is 42.5 km. The Qingdao Bridge was completed in 2011; its construction lasted for 4 years.
A total of 10 thousand people worked on it in simultaneous construction towards each other.
This structure cost 5.5 billion pounds. More than 450 thousand tons of metal structures were used in its construction. It was designed to withstand a magnitude 8 earthquake and natural disasters, as well as a direct impact from a ship with a displacement of 300 thousand tons. According to statistics, approximately 30 thousand cars pass along this overpass every day.
Pontchartrain Causeway Bridge
The bridge-dam across Lake Pontchartrain is currently located in 9th place and in 2nd place after the Qingdao overpass along the routes laid over the sea. Its length is 38.4 km. It connects 2 cities: Metairie and Mandeville and is a causeway. Built in 1956, and began operation in 1969. The total price of such a project is $56.7 million.
Throughout its existence, this overpass was tolled (with the exception of incidents during Hurricane Katrina). Since its opening, entry to it from any direction has cost motorists $1.50. Since 1999, entry fees on the northern side have been removed, and entry fees on the southern side have been doubled.
During its existence, the Pontchartrain Dam Bridge was not destroyed, thereby surviving Hurricane Katrina and 3 collisions with a barge. The first collision occurred on January 17, 1960, due to thick fog, a barge crashed into the base of the bridge, no one was injured.
On June 16, 1964, a second collision occurred. Early in the morning, a tug with two barges crashed into the base of the bridge, collapsing 4 of its spans. As a result, 6 people who were passing through it on a bus at that moment died.
The 3rd incident occurred on August 1, 1974. Then at the same time several barges collided with the base and collapsed 3 spans. Several cars fell down, killing 3 people.
Hangzhou Bay Bridge
The largest transoceanic overpass in the world across Hangzhou Bay (Great Transoceanic Bridge) connects 2 cities: Ningbo and Shanghai in the People's Republic of China with a length of 36 km. Construction of the bridge lasted 5 years, from 2003 to 2008. Designed for road transport and has 6 lanes (3 in one direction and 3 in the opposite direction).
In total, the cost of such a bridge cost approximately $1.4 billion. The design of the routes across the Hangzhou Bay was developed and modified over a period of 10 years. Was conceived to develop and raise tourism business in the city of Ningbo.
Shanghai Maglev
The Shanghai Maglev Bridge is a 30 km long railway bridge that connects Longyang Lu MRT Station with Pudong Airport. This bridge is famous for one of the most fast trains magnetically suspended and accelerates to a speed of 431 km/h. He covers the entire distance in just 7 minutes. 20 sec. The project cost China $1.3 billion.
The cost of travel on such a train is approximately $7.5, but discounts are provided for air passengers.
Initially, this railway bridge was supposed to be extended to 175 km, but then the work was frozen. At the moment, it is believed that this bridge will no longer be extended, but there has been no official announcement about this.
Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel is a system of 6 tracks, 2 of which are underwater tunnels, and another 4 pass along artificial embankments. This bridge system is located in Virginia, USA, its length is approximately 28.4 km. Construction was completed in 1964, and in 1999 the overwater tracks were expanded, replacing 2 lanes with 4.
The underwater part of the bridge remained two-lane. For some time, this project was called one of the 7 wonders of engineering. You can enjoy a trip through the bridge-tunnel over the Chesapeake Bay for $12.
King Fahd Bridge
King Fahd Bridge is a complex of tracks and dams located in the city of Al Khobar. It is named after the king Saudi Arabia Fahd ibn Abdul Azizi Al Saud. Construction lasted 4 years, from 1982 to 1986. The length of the overpass is 25 km, and the cost is $1.2 billion. The entire complex consists of 5 bridges.
In 2011, the location played a positive role on the strategic component of the country, allowing it to quickly transport 1 thousand military personnel and 500 police officers from the UAE to eliminate the disorder in Bahrain.
Cable-stayed bridge in Vladivostok
The longest bridge in the world with an arched span is the cable-stayed bridge in Vladivostok (Russian cable-stayed bridge). It runs through the Eastern Bosphorus Strait and connects Cape Novosilsky and the Nazimov Peninsula. Known for the largest span among all cable-stayed tracks - 1104 m, as well as for its highest point structures – 324 m.
Construction of the cable-stayed bridge began in 2008 and lasted until 2012. The cost of the entire project cost approximately $1 billion.
The longest arch bridges
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| Characteristic | Lupu Bridge | Pont de la Libération bridge |
| Description | Lupu Bridge currently ranks 1st among the longest arched bridges. It is located in the People's Republic of China, Shanghai city. The bridge spans the Huangpu River. Construction lasted 3 years, from 2000 to 2003. This bridge can easily carry about 85 thousand cars per day, since it has 6 lanes (3 in one direction and 3 in the other direction). Also, Lupu is not only the longest, but also the owner of the largest arch span - 550 m. The height is relatively small - only 46 m. Approximately $320 million was spent during construction. | To date arch bridges have not decreased in popularity, only the technologies and materials with which they are built have changed. The Pont de la Liberation bridge in Villeneuve-sur-Lot, France is an exception to all the rules. It was built more than 100 years ago, but in terms of reliability and size it can compete with modern designs. It is laid across the Lot River. |
| Length | Its length reaches 3900 m. | Its length is 96 m. |
| Material | 45 thousand tons of metal structures were used. | Made from ordinary brick and concrete |
The longest suspension bridges
Suspension bridges are those in which the base of the structure is made of flexible structures (chains, cables, cables), and the rest of the structure is suspended.
Among them there are 3:
- Akashi-Kaike.
- Xihoumen Bridge.
- Humber Bridge.
The longest bridge in the world (3911 m) for pedestrians is Akashi-Kaike. Located in Japan, it connects 2 cities: Kobe and Awaji. The decision to build a bridge arose from the unsafety of the previous crossing. Previously, people crossed to the other side by ferry, but storms often pass through this strait. So in 1955, during a strong storm, several ferries sank.
Initially, it was planned to open the bridge for cars and trains, but after construction began, only the automobile part was left. The construction of the Akashi-Kaike Bridge lasted 10 years, from 1988 to 1998. The cost was approximately 500 billion yen. The main problem during construction was the installation of two huge forms for pouring concrete.
Despite the strong current, workers still managed to install them with an error of 10 cm. The bridge cables were pulled using a helicopter. In 1995, another difficulty arose after a sudden magnitude 7 earthquake. The bridge itself remained intact, but the pylon moved 1 m, thereby violating all the engineering solutions of the designers.
We got out of this situation by lengthening the beams and increasing the gaps between the cables.
Over time, the bridge design was refined to be able to withstand an 8-magnitude earthquake and other natural disasters. Xihoumen Bridge is located in the Zhoushan Archipelago, People's Republic of China. The length of the bridge is 2.6 km, and its main section is 1.65 km, due to which it is in first place in this category.
It was built in 4 years, from 2005 to 2009, the start date of operation had to be postponed due to a collision of the vessel with a bridge support. The cost of such a building is 2.5 billion yuan. The Humber Bridge is located in England and spans the River Humber, connecting North Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire. It was built back in 1981.
The length of the bridge is 2.2 km and the height is 155 m. It occupies 5th position in the top of the longest single-span suspension bridges. There is a toll on this route: for cars it costs 2.7 pounds sterling, and for trucks it’s more expensive. About 15 thousand cars pass through it every day.
The longest pedestrian bridges
3 longest pedestrian bridges:
- Europabrücke.
- Titan RT.
- Skybridge, Russia.
Europabrücke (European) is currently the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world. Its length is 494 m and it lies at an altitude of 85 m. It is located in resort town Zermatt, and the path is laid between him and Grahan. Before construction, there was already a bridge at this place, but later it suffered from a rockfall as a result of which it was closed.
It is designed in such a way that it cannot be shaken. Withstands increased loads. It offers a wonderful bird's-eye view of the surrounding area and the Bernese Alps.
The second longest pedestrian suspension bridge is also located in Germany, in the Harz region. Its length is 483 m. It is laid over the Rappbode River, connecting two mountains. Next to the bridge there is a bungee jumping tower and the largest dam in Germany.
The bridge can withstand 200 people on it at the same time, and its railings are covered with a special net to prevent it from falling out. If you want to walk at an altitude of 75 m and admire the views, you should pay 6 euros.
In 3rd place is the Skybridge suspension pedestrian bridge in Sochi, Russia. Its length is 439 m, and it rises above the deep Akhshtyrskaya depression at an altitude of 207 m. There are 2 special platforms on the bridge from which you can enjoy the surroundings, and the Mzymta River flows under them. In the distance you can see the Black Sea and Caucasus Mountains.
It was designed in such a way that it could withstand a magnitude 9 earthquake, strong storm winds, hurricanes and other natural disasters.
More than 700 thousand metal structures and 2 thousand cubic meters of concrete were used in its construction. For the most extreme, there are 2 attractions on the bridge: a bungee jumping tower 207 meters high and the world's largest suspended swing, its arm length reaches 170 meters.
The longest road bridges
The longest road bridges reach 55 km in length. They are usually subject to speed limits.
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge is a whole complex of road bridges, it includes:
- Rising highways.
- Cable-stayed tracks.
- Underwater tunnels.
Their total length is 55 km, and the cost was $20 billion.
This network of tracks connects the 3 largest cities in the region:
- Hong Kong.
- Zhuhai.
- Macau.
Construction took 8 years, from 2009 to 2017. The paths were built one by one. During the period of work, the finished parts of the bridge were used for their intended purpose. According to authoritative publications of the Chinese People's Republic were injured during its construction a large number of workers. According to the architects' calculations, such a bridge should last approximately 120 years before it becomes necessary to repair it.
The maximum speed that can be reached on these tracks is 100 km/h. The Manchac Swamp Viaduct is a path in Louisiana, USA. Its length reaches 36.7 km, and the cost of such an architectural structure is approximately $165 million. The highway was built through the Manchac Swamp in 1979. Consists of two lines, each of which has 4 stripes.
More than 2,500 cars pass through it every day. The viaduct over the Manchac Swamp is located in Louisiana, USA. Its length reaches 36.7 km, and the cost of such an architectural structure is approximately $165 million. The highway through the Manchac swamp was built back in 1979. The bridge consists of two lines, each of which has 4 lanes, and more than 2,500 cars pass across it every day.
The Zhongyang Bridge connects the two cities of Zhenjiang and Yangzhou and runs over the Yangtze River. The length of the overpass is 35.6 km, and its total cost was approximately $700 million. Its construction lasted 5 years, from 2000 to 2005. Almost the entire complex is an overpass and only over the Yangtze River it is divided into two bridges.
Chinese bridges are considered the longest in the world. They are built when necessary for transportation between major cities. One of the functions is safety, since ferry crossings are dangerous during a storm. The construction of bridges makes it possible to speed up travel and reduce traffic congestion.
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The definition of the longest bridge in the world is quite vague. Therefore, I invite you to get acquainted with the longest bridge in the world over water surface.
It is called Qingdao Haiwan Bridge and is located in China.
The length of the bridge is 42,500 meters, and it cost the Chinese government $8.72 billion.
If you don’t “bother” with where the bridge is located, then the longest bridge should be considered the Bang Na highway in Thailand.
The length of the giant is 54 kilometers.
The longest suspension bridge (determined by the length of the main span) is located in Japan.
It connects the city of Kobe (Honshu Island) and the city of Awaji (the island of the same name).
The central span of this bridge is 1991 meters long, which, in fact, is a record. The total length of the bridge is 3911 meters. Oh yes, it's called Akashi-Kaikyo.
The world's longest dam bridge is located in the United States and runs across Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana.
The bridge consists of two independent roads. The one that is longer is 38 kilometers and 420 meters. The total number of concrete bridge piles exceeds 9,000!
In Rotterdam, Holland, there is another “record holder” called the Erasmus Bridge.
It consists of two structures and is a single-support suspension bridge.
Before you is the longest in the world drawbridge Erasmusbrug.
Its length is 802 meters.
The world's longest bicycle-pedestrian bridge is the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, located on the Mississippi River in Illinois.
Until 1967, the legendary Route 66 passed through this bridge, but the route was subsequently changed.
For 31 years the bridge was essentially empty, until in 1999 it was officially designated as a bicycle and pedestrian bridge. The total length of the bridge is 1631 meters
The longest wooden bridge in the world is located in Myanmar and is called U Bein.
It was built back in 1849, and its length is 1.2 kilometers.
The longest natural bridge in the world is considered to be the Rainbow Bridge, which was formed as a result of rock being washed away by a stream. river water.
The bridge is located in the USA, Utah.
Its height (88.4 meters) is greater than its length (83.8 meters).
The funny longest plastic bridge is located in the Scottish town of Aberfeldy and leads to the local golf club. The total length of the Wade Bridge is 113 meters.
The longest aqueduct bridge (water bridge) is located in German city Magdeburg.
It allows two canals to intersect - the Central German Canal and the canal connecting the Elbe and Havel rivers.
The total length of the bridge is 918 meters and, in addition to ships, pedestrians can walk across it.
The Millau Viaduct, located in France, is very beautiful and futuristic.
The bridge was created to relieve congestion on the road passing through the town of Millau, which suffers from tourist congestion every summer. The highway on which the viaduct is located connects Paris and Southern City Bezier.
Maximum height the bridge supports are 341 meters, which is higher Eiffel Tower! The total length is 2460 meters.
At the time of construction of the viaduct it was considered the highest. However, the Chinese were ahead here too. The newly built Si Du River Bridge across the Siduhe River is raised to a height of 472 meters, with a total length of 1222 meters.
Another one of the highest bridges in the world is located in the American state of Colorado, above the Royal Gorge. Royal Gorge Bridge was previously used by cars, but is now used only by pedestrians.
The Arkansas River snakes along the bottom of the gorge, and the distance from the bridge to the surface of the water below is 321 meters.
The length of the bridge is only 384 meters, and the width is 5 meters.
Sources claim that if we consider the concept of “highest bridge” in relation to the height above sea level, then the most high bridge there must be a bailey bridge Indian Himalayas, located in the Ladakh valley.
If we consider that the valley itself is on average at an altitude of 5602 meters, the conclusion is simple. But there is not a single photo of the bridge. Therefore, we take his word for it. The widest long-span bridge in the world is located in the Australian city of Sydney and runs across the entire city harbor. The width of Sydney Harbor Bridge is as much as 49 meters, with a length of 1149 meters. It contains bicycle and pedestrian paths, two railway tracks and an eight-lane highway for cars. The total weight of the steel bridge structures is 52,800 tons.
Well, if we consider all the bridges, it turns out that the widest bridge is located in St. Petersburg
It crosses the Moika River and is called the Blue Bridge. Its width is, in fact, equal to the width of St. Isaac's Square, into which it seems to have grown. The width of the bridge is almost three times its length! The Blue Bridge is 97.3 meters wide! For those who don’t see, a hint: in the photo it starts right behind the monument
The bridge with the highest actual capacity is the Howrah Bridge in the Indian city of Kolkata over the Hooghly River, which flows into the Ganges.
The bridge's daily traffic capacity is 4 million pedestrians and about 150,000 vehicles.
The Zavikon Island Bridge is officially considered the shortest in the world. Its length is only ten meters.
The bridge is international as it connects two islands, one of which belongs to Canada and the other to the United States. Located in a region called the Thousand Islands.
In many sources you can find the statement that the widest bridge in the world is located in the largest Australian city of Sydney. This is the bridge that is the "Sydney Harbor Bridge", connecting the shores of the deep Port Jackson Bay. Although many city residents condescendingly call this bridge a “hanger,” due to some external resemblance to the mentioned household item, they are very proud of it. The Sydney Bridge began operating in March 1932, after almost 8 years of construction.
The bridge was necessary for reliable communication of southern, more populated areas cities with northern areas, and further development of the northern part of Sydney.
Currently, the Sydney Harbor Bridge has 8 vehicle lanes (4 in each direction), 2 railway tracks and pedestrian paths. This is one of the largest arch bridges in the whole world. In order to cross it by personal vehicle, you need to pay about 3 Australian dollars. Considering the intense traffic flow between the southern and northern districts of Sydney, it is not difficult to understand that a very substantial amount accrues over the course of a year. It goes towards paying for maintenance work and the bridge.
The total length of this gigantic structure is about 1150 meters. The length of the central span is 503 meters and the width is just over 49 meters.
Blue Bridge - short but very wide
However, in fact, the widest bridge is located in Russia, or more precisely in St. Petersburg. This is the Blue Bridge, passing over the narrow Moika River, the deep, large Neva. The bridge enters the architectural St. Isaac's Square, connecting it with Voznesensky Prospekt and Antonenko Lane. The length of this bridge is only about 30 meters, but the width is as much as 97 meters!
Due to its width, this structure is simply not visually perceived as a bridge. Many people consider it part of St. Isaac's Square.
Nowhere else in the world is there a bridge with such an uncharacteristic length-to-width ratio. Therefore, the Blue Bridge is sometimes called the “bridge-square”, as well as the “invisible bridge”. Back in the 18th century, there was a wooden crossing at this place, painted with bright blue paint. In the 19th century, the bridge was replaced with a stone one, and in the 20th century it was restored, replacing cast iron elements with metal ones. For the passage of ships with masts, the bridge was made lifting.