5 longest bridges in the world you must see

A bridge is an efficient tool for connecting sites that are separated by water,  marshland or difficult terrain. Some bridges are beyond our wildest dreams, spanning vast distances over water, valleys and other terrains.

Here are 5 longest bridges in the world you must see

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1. Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge, China

The longest bridge in the world, the magnificent Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge in China, spans over 100 miles (165 kilometers). The bridge was constructed in under four years to allow high-speed rail service across China and it was officially completed in June 2011.

2. Changhua-Kaohsiung Viaduct, Taiwan

The Changhua-Kaohsiung Viaduct in Taiwan is the second-longest bridge in the world. The viaduct, which is 97 miles (157 kilometres) long and is composed of several smaller bridges, is a part of Taiwan’s High Speed Rail system.

3. Tianjin Grand Bridge, China

At 113.7 kilometres, the Tianjin Grand Bridge is the third-longest bridge in the world. This bridge, part of the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway, links Langfang and Qingxian through Tianjin. The Tianjin Grand Bridge, completed in 2010, shows China’s fast growth in high-speed rail system.

4. Cangde Grand Bridge, China

The Cangde Grand Bridge, another addition from China, is part of the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway and spans 105.9 kilometres (65.8 miles). Completed in 2010, its purpose was to allow high-speed rail travel between key cities, allowing for quick and reliable connections.

5.  Weinan Weihe Grand Bridge, China

At over 49 miles (79 kilometers) in length, the Weinan Weihe Grand Bridge in China was known as the “longest bridge in the world” when it opened to traffic in 2008. At the time, it was regarded as a masterpiece of engineering, even though it was afterwards surpassed by the Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge, the Cangde Grand Bridge, the Tianjin Grand Bridge and the Changhua-Kaohsiung Viaduct in Taiwan.