What Is the Largest Bridge in the World? 8 Iconic Structures

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For centuries, bridges have represented human ingenuity by promoting trade, bringing communities together, and bridging geographical divides. The globe will have witnessed a number of enormous structures that represent the height of engineering by 2024. These architectural marvels are so magnificent that they draw attention from all across the world even at long distances.

Every bridge is an evidence of human ingenuity at work, from the USA’s Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, which is 38.35 kilometers long, to China’s Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge, which is the longest bridge in the world at 164.8 kilometers. These structures are not only helpful for transportation but also function as well-known symbols of humanity’s ability to overcome adversity and forge global connections. Here are 8 massive bridges, culminating in the largest bridge in the world. 

8. Metro Manila Skyway System: 39 km – (128,600 ft)

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7. Beijing Grand Bridge: 48 km – (157,982 ft)

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6. Bang Na Expressway: 54 km – (177,000 ft)

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5. Weinan Weihe Grand Bridge – 79 km – (261,588 ft)

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4. Cangde Grand Bridge: 105 km –  (347,379 ft)

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3. Tianjin Grand Bridge: 113 km – (373,000 ft)

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2. Changhua-Kaohsiung Viaduct – 157 km (516,132 ft)

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1. Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge – 164 km (540,700 ft) – Largest Bridge in the World

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