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Bridges are among the most remarkable feats of human engineering, connecting cities, countries, and continents. While many are known for architectural design, others are recognized due to their length, often spanning rivers, oceans, valleys, or swamps. However, defining the \u201clongest\u201d bridge isn\u2019t always straightforward. Some are measured by total length (including approach spans), others by the main span, or elevation above terrain.<\/span><\/p>\n

This article lists the Top 10 Longest Bridges in the World by total length, followed by the Top 10 Longest Bridges in the World by type, such as suspension, cable-stayed, arch, cantilever, and continuous truss bridges.<\/span><\/p>\n

Types of Longest Bridges in the World<\/b><\/h2>\n

Before exploring the Longest Bridges in the World, it’s important to understand the different types of bridge structures:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Types of Longest Bridges in the World<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bridge Names<\/strong><\/td>\nKey Features \/ Description<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

Viaducts<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Long bridges with a series of spans; ideal for high-speed rail and highways<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Suspension Bridges<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Deck hangs below cables suspended between towers; allows for very long spans<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Cable-Stayed Bridges<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Cables run directly from one or more towers to the deck; modern and efficient design<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Arch Bridges<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Curved arch structure bears loads through compression; visually strong and durable<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Cantilever Bridges<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Horizontal beams extend into space, supported at only one end; allows construction without falsework<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Continuous Truss Bridges<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Connected truss framework spans long distances without hinges; ensures uniform load distribution<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Longest Bridge in the World – Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge<\/b><\/h2>\n

Spanning approximately 165 kilometers (102.4 miles), the Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge in China is the Longest Bridge in the World. It\u2019s a viaduct, constructed primarily for high-speed rail, stretching across the Yangtze River Delta.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Danyan Kunshan Grand Bridge supports the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway and crosses rice paddies, lakes, and river systems. Built to withstand earthquakes and extreme weather, the project employed over 10,000 workers and took four years to complete. It opened in 2011 and showcases China’s dedication to infrastructure-led growth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Top 10 Longest Bridges in the World (By Total Length)<\/b><\/h2>\n

Below is a list of the Top 10 Longest Bridges in the World (By Total Length), most of which are viaducts used for high-speed rail:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Top 10 Longest Bridges in the World (By Total Length)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rank<\/strong><\/td>\nBridge Name<\/strong><\/td>\nArchitect\/Designer<\/strong><\/td>\nYear Completed<\/strong><\/td>\nLength (km)<\/strong><\/td>\nType<\/strong><\/td>\nLocation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

2010<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

164.8<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Viaduct (Rail)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Between Shanghai and Nanjing, Jiangsu, China<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Changhua-Kaohsiung Viaduct<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

THSRC with Toshiba, Kawasaki, Mitsubishi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

2007<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

157.3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Viaduct (Rail)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Taiwan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Kita-Yaita Viaduct<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

–<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

–<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

114<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Viaduct (Rail)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Japan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Tianjin Grand Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

China Railway Group Limited<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

2011<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

113.7<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Viaduct (Rail)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Langfang to Qingxian, China<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Cangde Grand Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

China Railways Group Limited (CREC)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

2010<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

105.81<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Viaduct (Rail)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Beijing\u2013Shanghai HSR, China<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

6<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Weinan Weihe Grand Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

China Railway Group Limited (CREC)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

2008<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

79.732<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Viaduct (Rail)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

China<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

7<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Bang Na Expressway<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Louis Berger<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

2000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

54<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Viaduct (Road)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Thailand<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

8<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Beijing Grand Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

China Railway Group Limited (CREC)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

2010<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

48.2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Viaduct (Rail)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Beijing\u2013Shanghai HSR, China<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Metro Manila Skyway<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

C.P. Yang Construction and Development Corp.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

2002\u20132015 (Phased)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

32<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Viaduct (Road)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Metro Manila, Philippines<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

10<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Lake Pontchartrain Causeway<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Hoffman & Henon; Walter J. Keller, Inc.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1956 (N), 1969 (S)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

38.4 \/ 38.7<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Causeway (Road)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Louisiana, USA<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

\u2014<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Wuhan Metro Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

CREC and CSCEC<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

2004<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

37.788<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\u2014<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Wuhan, China<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note: Most of the bridges above are part of Asian high-speed rail networks and reflect modern infrastructure trends favoring viaduct designs for efficiency and resilience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Top 10 Longest Suspension Bridges in the World<\/b><\/h2>\n

Suspension Bridges are iconic for their engineering elegance and large spans. These bridges are designed to span long distances with minimal support piers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Top 10 Longest Suspension Bridges in the World<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rank<\/strong><\/td>\nBridge<\/strong><\/td>\nCountry<\/strong><\/td>\nMain Span (m)<\/strong><\/td>\nMain Span (miles)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1915 \u00c7anakkale Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Turkey<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

2,023<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1.26<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Japan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1,991<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1.24<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yangsigang Yangtze Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

China<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1,700<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1.06<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Nansha Bridge (East Span)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

China<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1,688<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1.05<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Xihoumen Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

China<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1,650<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1.03<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

6<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Great Belt Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Denmark<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1,624<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1.01<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

7<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Osman Gazi Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Turkey<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1,550<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.96<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

8<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Yi Sun-sin Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

South Korea<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1,545<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.96<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Runyang Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

China<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1,490<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.93<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

10<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Second Dongtinghu Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

China<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1,480<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.92<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Top 10 Longest Cable-Stayed Bridges in the World<\/b><\/h2>\n

Cable-stayed Bridges are known for their visually striking design with towers supporting the bridge deck via cables arranged in a fan or harp pattern.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Top 10 Longest Cable-Stayed Bridges in the World<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rank<\/strong><\/td>\nBridge<\/strong><\/td>\nCountry<\/strong><\/td>\nMain Span (m)<\/strong><\/td>\nMain Span (miles)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Russky Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Russia<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1,104<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.69<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Hutong Yangtze Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

China<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1,092<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.68<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Sutong Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

China<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1,088<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.68<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Stonecutters Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Hong Kong<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

1,018<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.63<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Qingshan Yangtze Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

China<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

938<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.58<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

6<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Edong Yangtze Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

China<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

926<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.58<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

7<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Jiayu Yangtze Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

China<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

920<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.57<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

8<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Tatara Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Japan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

890<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.55<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Pont de Normandie<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

France<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

856<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.53<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

10<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Chizhou Yangtze Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

China<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

828<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.51<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Top 10 Longest Arch Bridges in the World<\/b><\/h2>\n

Arch bridges use a curved structure that distributes weight outward along the arch and into supports at either end.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Top 10 Longest Arch Bridges in the World<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rank<\/strong><\/td>\nBridge<\/strong><\/td>\nCountry<\/strong><\/td>\nMain Span (m)<\/strong><\/td>\nMain Span (miles)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Pingnan Third Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

China<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

575<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.36<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Chaotianmen Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

China<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

552<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.34<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Lupu Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

China<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

550<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.34<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Bosideng Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

China<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

530<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.33<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

New River Gorge Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

USA<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

518<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.32<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

6<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Bayonne Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

USA<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

510<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.32<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

7<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Zigui Yangtze Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

China<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

508<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.32<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

8<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Hejiang Yangtze Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

China<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

507<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.31<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Sydney Harbour Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Australia<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

503<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.31<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

10<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Wushan Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

China<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

460<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.29<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Top 10 Longest Cantilever Bridges in the World<\/b><\/h2>\n

Cantilever Bridges are constructed using structures that project horizontally and are supported only on one end.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Top 10 Longest Cantilever Bridges in the World<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rank<\/strong><\/td>\nBridge<\/strong><\/td>\nCountry<\/strong><\/td>\nMain Span (m)<\/strong><\/td>\nMain Span (miles)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Pont de Qu\u00e9bec<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Canada<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

549<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.34<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Forth Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

UK (Scotland)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

521<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.32<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Minato Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Japan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

510<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.32<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Commodore Barry Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

USA<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

501<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.31<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Crescent City Connection<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

USA<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

480<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.30<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

6<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Sanguantang Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

China<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

465<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.29<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

7<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Howrah Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

457<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.28<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

8<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Veterans Memorial Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

USA<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

445<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.28<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Tokyo Gate Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Japan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

440<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.27<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

10<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

San Francisco\u2013Oakland Bay Bridge (East Span)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

USA<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

427<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.27<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Top 10 Longest Continuous Truss Bridges in the World<\/b><\/h2>\n

Continuous Truss Bridges employ a series of connected triangular trusses that offer strength and flexibility over longer spans.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Top 10 Longest Continuous Truss Bridges in the World<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rank<\/strong><\/td>\nBridge<\/strong><\/td>\nCountry<\/strong><\/td>\nMain Span (m)<\/strong><\/td>\nMain Span (miles)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Ikitsuki Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Japan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

400<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.25<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Astoria-Megler Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

USA<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

376<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.23<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Francis Scott Key Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

USA<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

366<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.22<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Hart Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

USA<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

331<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.21<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Oshima Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Japan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

325<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.20<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

6<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Tenmon Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Japan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

300<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.19<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

7<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Kuronoseto Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Japan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

300<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.19<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

8<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Taylor-Southgate Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

USA<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

259<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.16<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Julien Dubuque Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

USA<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

258<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

0.16<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

10<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Braga Bridge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

USA<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

256<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

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