Below is a list of the tallest bridges in the world, based on the distance from the highest point (such as the top of a pylon) to its lowest point (either ground or water level).
Jiujiang Yangtze River Expressway - 242 m
The cable-stayed bridge across the Yangtze River in China, whose construction began on September 27, 2009, and was completed on October 28, 2013. With the longest span between the pylons of 818 meters, it is one of the longest cable-stayed bridges in the world. Total length - 1405 m.
Zhongzhou - 247.5 meters
A cable-stayed (suspension) bridge connecting the banks of the Yangtze River in Zhongxian County, China. Built between 2005 and 2009. The longest span is 460 m, and the total length is 2174 meters.
Great Belt - 254 meters
The Great Belt is a suspension bridge that crosses the strait of the same name and connects the islands of Funen and Zealand in Denmark. The bridge with a total length of 6,790 meters was built in 1998. It ranks third in the world in terms of span length (1,624 m). About 27,600 vehicles cross the bridge every day.
Jingyue - 265 m
Suspension bridge spanning the Yangtze River between Hubei and Yueyang provinces in central China. It was opened in June 2010 and is one of the top ten largest cable-stayed bridges in the world. The total length is 5419 meters.
Lee Sunsin - 270 m
In sixth place in the list of the highest bridges in the world is Lee Sunsin - a suspension bridge located on the southern coast of South Korea and connecting Masan and Changwon with the island of Goje. It was built in 2012 and named after the Korean admiral Lee Sunsin, who was born in 1545. The total length of the bridge is 2,260 meters.
Stonecutters - 298 meters
A high-level cable-stayed bridge spanning the Rambler Channel in Hong Kong, connecting Tsing Yi and Stonecutters Islands. It was built on April 7, 2009 and opened on December 20 of the same year. Its total length is 1596 meters.
Akashi-Kaikyo - 282.8 m
Akashi-Kaikyo is a suspension bridge connecting the city of Kobe with the city of Awaji in Japan. Since its opening, which took place in 1998, to this day it has been the longest and also the highest suspension bridge in the world. The total length is 3911 meters, and the length of the central span between the pylons is 1991 meters.
Sutong - 306 m
A cable-stayed bridge across the Yangtze River connecting Nantong County and Changshu City in China. Built from June 2003 to May 2008. It was officially opened on June 30, 2008. The total length is 8206 meters.
Russian bridge - 321 meters
Cable-stayed bridge across the Eastern Bosphorus in Vladivostok, Russia. It connects the Nazimov Peninsula with Cape Novosilsky on Russky Island. The construction of the bridge began on September 3, 2008, and was completed and inaugurated by Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in July 2012. The total length is 3.1 km.
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Surprisingly, the city with the largest number of bridges in Europe is not Venice, as many people think, but Hamburg. There are more than 2,300 bridges in this city, which is almost 6 times more than in St. Petersburg…
However, the point is not so much in the number of bridges, but in the uniqueness of the most unusual structures. If you think about it, each of these impressive projects, including the latest ones, is able to glorify an absolutely obscure place and, at the same time, become the most memorable architectural landmark of cities and geoparks with a long history...
VINOGRADOVSKY BRIDGE (1985). KRASNOYARSK. RUSSIA
Vinogradovsky bridge- pedestrian through the Yenisei channel in Krasnoyarsk, favorite place walks of the townspeople and the tourist symbol of the city. This bridge is 550 meters long and 10 meters wide.
Initially, the bridge was named after the founder of Krasnoyarsk Andrey Dubensky. However, after some time, by order of the city administration, a unique design was named after the architect-builder Sergey Nikolaevich Vinogradov, the head of Bridge Crew No. 7, who built this bridge.
Thanks to the Vinogradovsky bridge before desert island Tatyshev has become one of the most popular places in Krasnoyarsk. The two-pylon cable-stayed bridge looks incredibly light and elegant, but precise mathematical calculations make it possible to have no doubts about the high reliability of its structures, despite their external weightlessness.
BEIPANJIANG (2016). ZHEJIANG AND YUNNAN PROVINCE, CHINA
beipanjiang- the new highest cable-stayed bridge on the planet, the three-year construction of which was completed in 2016 in China. The bridge is located in the Beipanjiang Valley in the southwest of the country. The new structure has become part of the high-speed highway connecting the provinces of Zhejiang and Yunnan. The bridge passes over the Nizhu River at an altitude of 565 m, which is 25 m higher than the Ostankino tower. The length of the bridge is 1,341 m.
As the builders note, the maximum error in the docking of the two halves of the bridge connected the other day is only 5 mm!
More than $150 million was spent on the construction of the structure.
Previously, the bridge over the Syduhe River with a height of 495 m was considered the highest in the world.
ØRESUNN BRIDGE (1999 - 2000). COPENHAGEN, MALMË. DENMARK, SWEDEN
Unique road-rail design Oresundsbron(compromise between Danish Øresundsbroen and Swedish Oresundsbron ) connects Denmark (Copenhagen) and Sweden (Malmö) through the Øresund Strait. It is the longest combined bridge-tunnel in Europe. The only connection between continental Europe and Scandinavia.
The length of the bridge is 7845 m. Two pairs of free-standing 204-meter bearing pylons allow navigation in the alignment of the main span, 490 m long, 57 m high. However, most ships pass through the strait above the tunnel without hindrance.
Project architect - George Rothne, structural design - Ove Arup & Partners.
Scenic Bridge (2007). MOSCOW. RUSSIA
picturesque bridge in Serebryany Bor- across the Moscow River in the west Russian capital. The opening of the bridge took place on December 27, 2007. 
Competition for best project this bridge, which was supposed to connect three banks of the Moscow River at once, was announced in the early 2000s. In the end, the idea of Omsk architects from LLC NPO MOSTOVIK won, who proposed a cable-stayed structure with an unusual arch made of tubular elements.
The length of the Zhivopisny Bridge is 1.5 km, the width is 40 m, the height of the arch is 105 m. The length of the main span is more than 400 meters, which ensures comfortable passage of river vessels. The main "highlight" of the Picturesque bridge is the unique viewpoint and a restaurant in the form of an elliptical "flying saucer", as if frozen above the water at a height of 100 meters...
BRIDGE HARBOR BRIDGE / HARBOR BRIDGE (1932). SYDNEY. AUSTRALIA
Harbor Bridge- most big bridge Sydney and one of the largest steel arch bridges in the world. Sydney people jokingly call this bridge "Hanger" due to its remarkable shape. The bridge opened on March 19, 1932. The length of the arch span of the bridge is 503 m. The total length of the bridge is 1,149 m. The width of the bridge is 49 m.
Harbor Bridge connects the business part of the city (South Bank) with the central ( north coast) and crosses Port Jackson Bay.
In one of the towers of the bridge there is a museum and an observation deck Pylon Lookout, which offers great view to the harbor and city centre. To climb the side arch of the bridge to its top, you only need rubber-soled shoes and a special suit with insurance, which is issued on the spot, the instructor will help you with everything else.
RAILWAY BRIDGE THROUGH THE KAMA (1899, 1998). Permian. Russia
The Kama railway bridge is one of the largest engineering structures in Russia at the beginning of the 20th century. The project of superstructures, developed by engineer E.N. Adadurov, was approved by the Administration for the Construction of the Siberian railway April 30, 1896 Construction started in 1897 Grand opening took place January 27, 1899 in Perm.
In 1919, the second truss of the bridge on the left bank was destroyed by the retreating troops of Kolchak. However, soon new structures for the destroyed farm were made at the Chusovoy Metallurgical Plant, and already on February 18, 1920, traffic along the Kamsky bridge was restored. The bridge has reached our timein a rebuilt form. In 1953, the bridge was expanded by dismantling ice cutters and erecting supports on the existing caisson base. Not only Russian, but also German and Hungarian factories were involved in the reconstruction (on account of repartitions).In 1988, the span structures were replaced by new ones designed by the Moscow Institute of Giprotransput and Chelyabinsk branch Giprostroymost.In terms of its length (840 m), the Kama railway bridge is the largest in the Urals. More than 200 passenger and freight traffic passes through it every day. trains in both directions.
SKYBRIDGE/SKYBRIDGE/ (2014). SOCHI. RUSSIA
skybridge- 440-meter suspension bridge in the Akhshtyrsky gorge of the Adler district of Sochi. A wonderful new attraction of the extreme entertainment park SKYPARK AJ HACKETT SOCHI in the sea Olympic capital of Russia.
Skybridge can get into the Guinness Book of Records as the longest suspension bridge in the world. A 700-meter cable car leads to it. The structure is located at a height of 218 m, reaching 290 m above separate sections gorge, which is especially impressive because the bridge is made of a mesh polymer and appears transparent.
The width of the bridge is only 70 centimeters. New Zealander AJ Hackett designed the new landmark in Sochi. The bridge offers an impressive view of the Mzymta River. On the bridge there are platforms for fans of bungee jumping (jumping from a height on a cable). The bridge is able to withstand a magnitude 9 earthquake.
GLASS BRIDGE (2015). GEOPARK IN YUNTAISHAN MOUNTAINS. CHINA
This is the longest glass bridge in the world. It is located in the Hunan Province Geopark in the Yuntaishan Mountains at an altitude of 180 m and is considered one of the most terrible on the planet.
The bridge was completely redone in 2015. The previous structure connecting the peaks of the Stone Buddha Mountain was made of wood and dilapidated over time. However, 11 fearless engineers working 12 hours a day managed to turn it into a unique 300-meter glass “attraction”, which creates the illusion of walking through the air at a great height. 
Not everyone decides to walk along the Glass Bridge. The base of the bridge is made of two-layer glass 24 millimeters thick, which is 25 times stronger than ordinary window panes. The builders claim that the bridge is able to withstand a load of 800 kilograms per square meter.
Why did the bridge crack?
However, as soon as it opened, the super-strong glass bridge unexpectedly cracked when one of the tourists dropped a metal thermos of water on it. Eyewitnesses say that they were frightened by a loud sound and felt vibrations. Panic broke out, people screamed and tried to run off the bridge, risking crushing each other - a word in some blockbuster. Fortunately, things did not go beyond the cracks, and no one was hurt. Only one glass layer out of three was damaged from the fall of the thermos. Experts believe that the fault of the architects is not here. It's all about the features of glass - as a material. As we know from the laws of physics, even bulletproof glass can crack if hit at a certain point. Apparently, the thermos hit just that point. However, given the presence of several layers of glass, each of which has its own "risk points", the probability of breaking the bridge completely, even due to the strongest blow, is actually zero.
ENVIRONMENTAL BRIDGE (2015). HUBEI PROVINCE. CHINA
Built in Hubei Province world's first ecological low water bridge
above a river. Remarkably, the four-kilometer bridge does not run across the river, but directly along the channel, which made it possible not to cut down trees during its construction. The bridge is part of a motorway, 10.5 km long. It follows the curves of the river exactly and connects the mountainous district with the central freeway. This bridge became a tourist attraction as soon as it opened. And many travelers have already set out to ride along the new ecological highway. 
AKASHI-KAIKE BRIDGE (1998). HONSHU AND AWAJI ISLANDS. JAPAN
Akashi Kaike Bridge- one of the main works of engineering art in Japan. The longest suspension bridge in the world, reaching almost four kilometers. The length of the steel cables stretched along the bridge is a total of 300,000 kilometers. That's enough to wrap the Earth 7.5 times! The bridge crosses the Akashi Strait and connects the city of Kobe on the island of Honshu with the city of Awaji on the island of Awaji. It is part of one of the three highways connecting Honshu and Shikoku.
Before the construction of the bridge, ferries ran across the Akashi Strait, which was very dangerous due to severe storms. In fact, the construction of the bridge began in 1988, and the opening took place on April 5, 1998. Initially, two concrete bases for the pylons were built at the bottom of the Akashi Strait. To do this, two huge round molds were placed on the shore for pouring concrete, then they were flooded. The difficulty was to sink them with great accuracy, but the builders of the bridge coped with this, despite the strong current in the Akashi Strait. For the construction of this bridge, a special concrete was developed that does not dissolve in water when poured. The next step in the construction of the bridge was the pulling of cables, which was carried out using a helicopter. In 1995, when both cables were stretched and it was possible to proceed with the installation of the roadway, there was major earthquake at 7.3 points. And due to the change in the relief of the bottom of the strait, one of the pylons moved 1 m to the side, thus violating all calculations. However, the engineers found a solution, and construction works delayed only a month. Because of high cost($20) few car owners use the bridge, preferring to cross the strait by bus or, as before, by ferry.
SUSPENSION BRIDGE. NEPAL
There is a suspension bridge in Nepal, which was created not to decorate the landscape or attract tourists, but for the convenience of local residents. This bridge is stretched over the gorge, and every day hundreds of people and livestock cross it at their own peril and risk in the absence of any alternatives. The structure of the bridge is very mobile and weak, so it is very scary to walk on it.
"MONKEY BRIDGE". TATTON PARK. UNITED KINGDOM
An almost weightless bridge hovers over a pond, suspended from three huge white balloons in the English Tatton Park. The composition is called "Monkey Bridge". The author of the bridge is the French artist Olivier Grossetete. Unfortunately, people can’t run along such a crossing, it’s just a fabulous art installation.
VIADUCT MILLAU/MILLFU VIADUCT. FRANCE
Futuristic bridge above the clouds Millfu Viaduct located in France. At the time of its construction, the Millau Viaduct was the tallest traffic bridge in the world. The height of one of its pillars reaches 341 m, i.e. she is taller eiffel tower and just 40 meters below the Empire State Building in New York. The total length of the bridge is 2,460 m. Passing through this architectural wonder, it seems as if you are taking off.
BRIDGE "RAINBOW FOUNTAIN" BANPO BRIDGE (2009). SEOUL. KOREA
The fountain bridge is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the bridge on which the longest fountain in the world is located (length - 1140 m). The bridge connects the two banks of the Hanshui River in the South Korean city of Seoul and became a fountain only in 2009. To the music, illuminated by multi-colored LEDs, the jets of water move, performing a beautiful dance.
"DRUNK BRIDGE" / STORSEISUNDET BRU (1989).
MËRE-OG-ROMSDAL PROVINCE. NORWAY
Storseisundet bru- one of the seven bridges of the unique "Atlantic Road" of Norway, connecting the mainland and the island of Averoy in the province of Møre og Romsdal. The Storsesandet bridge is built in such a way that, at the moment of approach, it creates the illusion of a springboard from which you can take off with the car. Locals call this bridge "Drunk", because its shape is constantly changing depending on the angle of view.
SUSPENSION BRIDGE KIKKI (1991). MIE PREFECTURE. JAPAN
The unique Kikki Y-shaped suspension bridge at the Aoyama Kogen Golf Club in Mie Prefecture was designed in 1991. The length of the bridge is 12 meters. This bridge provides members of the club with a free passage from club house to the golf course. The uniqueness of the design lies in the fact that the bridge is designed without a single support and can be folded and unfolded. The bridge is controlled by hydraulic pumps in the railing. From an architectural point of view, the Kikki bridge is incredibly beautiful, its railings are made of precious wood and decorated with very fine carvings in the national style.
BRIDGE AQUEDUCTWASSERSTRAßENKREUZ MAGDEBURG(2003). BERLIN. GERMANY
Wasserstraßenkreuz Magdeburg- the largest water bridge in Germany, connecting the inner port of Berlin with the ports on the Rhine. The length of the bridge is 918 m. The bridge is located 10 km north of the center of Magdeburg. On the right bank of the Elbe near the bridge is the village of Hohenwarte.
For the first time, the idea of building such a bridge was expressed as early as 1919, and by 1938 the Rothensee ship lift and bridge supports were ready. During the First and Second World Wars, construction was delayed. Also, after the division of Germany into the FRG and the GDR, construction was postponed for indefinite term the government of the GDR. With the reunification of Germany, the construction of the bridge again became a priority. Construction began in 1997 and was completed six years later. In total, 0.5 billion euros were spent on the project. Before the construction of the bridge, the ships were forced to make a twelve-kilometer detour through the Rotenseev lock along the Elbe and through the Nigripp lock.
BRIDGE PYTHON/PYTHONBRUG (2001). AMSTERDAM. NETHERLANDS
Pythonbrug- a serpentine bridge in Amsterdam, connecting the Sporenburg peninsula with the island of Borneo. This is one of the most bizarre bridges in the world. It was built in 2001. This post was designed and built by West 8.
AIOLA BRIDGE RESTAURANT (2003). GRATS. AUSTRIA
In 2003, New York architect Vito Acconci designed the Aiola Island Bridge, which spans the Mur River in the city of Graz. The island part of the bridge is a small restaurant in the middle of the river with an interesting interior and an observation deck.
PONTE VECCHIO BRIDGE (1345). FLORENCE. ITALY
Ponte Vecchio- the oldest bridge in Florence and the only one that has retained its original appearance. The bridge was built in 1345. A distinctive feature of Ponte Vecchio is the houses crowded on both sides of it. In the center of the bridge, a row of buildings is interrupted by an open area from which you can admire the river and other bridges of the city.
ROYAL GORGE BRIDGE (1929). THE GRAND CANYON OF THE ARKANSAS RIVER. USA
366 meter bridge Royal Gorge, designed by George Cole and Frank Stael in grand canyon Arkansas River, became the prototype of the "Jurassic Park". This canyon is famous for mid-nineteenth in. At that time, native silver was found there, but the deposit was quickly depleted. But archaeologists found the remains of dinosaurs in these places, and Canyon City instantly became a popular tourist town, especially for which a unique suspension attraction bridge with a boardwalk was built. True, in the 1960s, Royal Gorge became infamous as the “suicide bridge”, where those who wished to commit suicide specially came. Fortunately, in early XXI in. they were replaced by tourists who want to make extreme jumps from the legendary bridge.
GATESHEAD MILLENNIUM BRIDGE (2001). GATEHEAD, NEWCASTLE. UNITED KINGDOM
The 126m Swing Bridge over the River Tyne between Gateshead and Newcastle, built by architects Chris Wilkinson and Jim Eyre to celebrate the new millennium, is a unique swing-and-turn structure. This design is based on two roped arches, one of which serves as a footpath capable of passing small vessels under it; and the other is raised about 50 m above the water. When a tall vessel approaches the bridge, the bridge performs a pirouette - the so-called “winking eye”, when six hydraulic jacks turn both arches 40 degrees around the axis connecting their ends, and their upper points are at a height of about 25 m above the water. Thus, the bridge “winks” about 2000 times a year, and every time a lot of people gather to look at it. The bridge weighing more than 800 tons is able to withstand a collision with a ship with a displacement of up to 4000 tons, moving at a speed of up to 4 knots. The Gateshead Millennium Bridge has won over 30 engineering, architectural and design awards. In 2007 the Royal mint placed his image on the reverse of the one pound coin. 
SKY BRIDGE/LANGKAWI SKY BRIDGE (2004). LANGKAWI ISLAND. MALAYSIA
Architects: Peter Wyss, Höltschi & Schurter Dipl. Ing. ETH/SIA AG.
The mysteriously curved "Heavenly Bridge" really seems to be hovering over an abyss at an altitude of 700 m above sea level. Langkawi Sky Bridge is located near the top of Mat Chichang Mountain on the resort island of Langkawi. Pirates of the Andaman Sea once hid there, and now it is a UNESCO Geopark. The length of the bridge is 125 m. It rests on just one column and cables fixed in the rocks. The cable car in two stages with an intermediate stop lifts tourists to the observation bridge at an altitude of 712 m, from where you can see the gorges, the sea and the nearby islands of Thailand. In 2005 the bridge was awarded international competition footbridge.
BRIDGE-TRANSFORMER / ROLLING BRIDGE (2005). PADDINGTON. UNITED KINGDOM
The unique octagonal transformer bridge in Paddington literally unfolds every Friday at noon, turning into a 12-meter walkway over the boat channel adjacent to the canal between London and Birmingham.
The English sculptor Thomas Heatherwick, who created this miracle together with Anthony Hunt and Packman Lucas, spied on the principle of operation of this “segmented kinetic sculpture” from ... a garden caterpillar. Hidden within the foldable metal parapet of the bridge are hydraulic pistons that synchronously deploy and retract the bridge, which won the prestigious British Structural Steel Design Award in 2005.
HENDERSON WAVES (2008). SINGAPORE
This 36-meter footbridge is the tallest in Singapore. It links Mount Faber Park and Telok Blanga Hill Park.
The length of the bridge is 274m. The design of the bridge is very unusual. Seven ribbed steel bulges above and below the decking of the bridge form a system of side niches in which there are places for recreation, with benches and tables. Interior decoration The bridge is made of yellow balau wood, the outer one is made of ribbed plate metal structures, in which lighting devices are hidden for beautiful night illuminations.
GESHER HA-MEITARIM (2008).ISRAEL
The 360-meter bridge at the intersection of Herzl Boulevard and Jaffa Road in Jerusalem is twice jubilee: it was created for the 60th anniversary of the State of Israel and is the fortieth bridge in the work of the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. As conceived by the architect, the bridge for the high-speed tram line with footpaths, suspended on 66 guys assembled into a single parabolic structure on a single 119 m high pylon, symbolizes the harp of King David. The first two years after the opening, before the launch of the tram line, the bridge was exclusively pedestrian, contrary to forecasts and objections, becoming one of the architectural landmarks ancient city. The new bridge suddenly found itself at the center of a political scandal. It is located on the border of East Jerusalem, captured by Israel during the Six Day War and still legally considered the occupied Palestinian territory. The hardliners in the PLO strongly objected to the construction and threatened to sue the Israeli government.
PONT GUSTAVE-FLAUBERT (2008). RUAN.FRANCE
Pont Gustave Flaubert is located in Rouen and is considered the highest drawbridge in Europe (total height 91 m, the height of the roadbed is 55 m). Its length is 670 m. The bridge was designed by Aymeric Zublen, Michel Virlojo and François Gillard in such a way that not only cruise ships, but also sailboats participating in the Rouen Armada ship parade could pass under it. By the way, its opening took place before the next "Armada". The bridge bears the name of the Rouen-born French writer Gustave Flaubert, and its lifting mechanism is launched 30-40 times a year. Each roadbed has its own lift section. At the same time, the opening between the platforms of the bridge, hanging over the river at a height of 7 m, partly preserves the inflow sunlight to the water under the bridge that supports natural ecosystem rivers.
BRIDGE OF PEACE (2010). TBILISI. GEORGIA
The 156-meter pedestrian Peace Bridge over the Kura River, connecting Old Tbilisi with new neighborhoods, is one of the most recognizable buildings in the Georgian capital.
Bridge of Peace in Tbilisi. Photo: soloway.org.ua
Bridge with canopy made of glass panels in the spirit of Norman Foster designed Italian architect Michele de Lucchi in collaboration with French lighting designer Philippe Martino.
A curious illumination system is built into the design of the Peace Bridge: in the evening and at night, every hour, 30,000 light bulbs broadcast a message in Morse code, visible on both parapets of the bridge. This message is made up of the names of the elements of the periodic table, of which it consists human body. According to the architect, "this message is a hymn to life and peace between people and nations." For Tbilisi, this bridge played the same role as the Eiffel Tower for Paris, becoming a new symbol of the ancient city, being a modern technological structure.
MOSES BRIDGE (2011). FORT ROVER. NETHERLANDS
Moses Bridge- the newest of the unusual bridges in the world. It is located in Fort Roover, built in the 17th century. as part of the Brabant line of structures, protecting Holland from the invasion of the French and Spaniards.
During the large-scale reconstruction of the fort, the designers were given difficult task- throw a bridge over the fortress moat for tourists, making it almost invisible. The architects brilliantly coped with the task, the bridge was designed in such a way that the pedestrian flooring is below the water level. From a distance it is invisible, but upon closer inspection it resembles a small ditch cutting through the river. Hence the name in honor of the prophet Moses, before whom the waters parted. The bridge is made of specially treated and resistant to aquatic environment wood. The Moses Bridge was shortlisted for the prestigious Dutch Design Awards.
Bridges play an important role in the development economic situation inside the state and simply serve as a means of movement through large waterways. Some of these structures amaze with their grandeur, which is manifested not only in length, but also in their height.
The highest bridges in the world they can even compete with some of the biggest skyscrapers. They rise several hundred meters above the ground and impress with their unsurpassed size.
Height 244.3 m
Opens the ten highest bridges in the world (PRC), built in China. The height of the structure was 244.3 meters, and its total length is slightly less than 1.5 kilometers. The construction of Jiujiang Fuyin lasted from 2009 and was finally completed at the end of 2013. The structure is one of the longest cable-stayed bridges with a span of 818 meters.
Height 247.5 m
The ninth place goes to the cable-stayed bridge (China), which provides high-speed traffic across the Yangtze River. The height of the structure is 247.5 meters, and its length is more than two kilometers. The construction of the bridge structure lasted for four years. The project started in 2005, and in 2009 Zhongxian Huyu was commissioned.
Height 254 m
(Denmark) is one of the highest bridges and the third in the world in terms of span length. It crosses the Great Belt, connecting two islands - Zeeland and Funen. The height of the structure is 254 meters, and its length is about seven kilometers. The construction of the bridge lasted for ten years. It was designed in 1888 and put into operation only in 1998. More than 21 billion Danish crowns were spent on the construction by the government. The bridge structure has great value for the state, as it contributes to an increase in passenger and freight traffic, and also reduces the time of crossing between the two main islands of Denmark by more than an hour. More than 27,000 vehicles cross the bridge every day.
Height 265 m
(China) - one of the highest bridges in the world, the operation of which began in 2010. The height of the structure was 265 meters, and the total length was about 5.5 kilometers. The structure is one of the ten largest cable-stayed bridges. Jingui spread out on the Yangtze River and became a connecting link between two Chinese provinces- Yueyang and Hubei. It took several years to build it. The bridge has three wide lanes in each direction.
Height 270 m
(South Korea), erected in 2012, became the sixth tallest among the existing bridges today. The project was carried out to connect Gwangyang and Yeosu. It is part of the road to the industrial complex of Yeosu City. The height of the building was 270 meters. The bridge got its name in honor of one of the most respected people among the Koreans - Admiral Lee Sun-sin. The structure was designed by Yooshin Corporation and completed by Daelim Industrial Co in 2007. The total length of the structure was more than two kilometers, and the width was 27 meters.
Height 298 m
(Hong Kong) ranked fifth in the list of the highest bridges in the world. Its opening took place in 2009. The structure crosses the Rambler Strait, which is located in Khwaichin County. Stonecutters is part of the highway linking Chek Lap Kok Airport with the main part of Hong Kong. It connects two islands - Stonecutters and Tsing-I. The height of its main tower supports is 298 meters, which allows it to occupy the fifth position in the ranking. The Stonecutters is 1.5 kilometers long and 26 meters wide. His construction of Hong Kong's tallest bridge cost $365 million.
Height 298.3 m
(Japan) is not only the highest, but also the longest bridge in the world. A suspension bridge across the Akashi Strait connects the city of Kobe on the island of Honshu with the city of Awaji, located on the island of the same name. The height of 298.3 meters and the length of about 4 kilometers allowed the construction to enter the Guinness Book of Records twice. Its opening took place in 1998. The government began to think about the construction of the structure in the 50th year of the last century, but the project was implemented only in the 98th. One of the reasons for the start of construction was the death of several hundred people who drowned during the ferry crossing.
Height 306 m
Cable-stayed bridge (China) opens the top three highest bridge structures built by man. The Sutong is the main bridge that connects the cities of Suzhou and Nantong across the Yangtze River in China. The purpose of its creation was to improve the economic relationship between the two connected metropolitan areas. The construction of the 306 meter structure took about 920 million US dollars. The total length of the Sutong is 8 kilometers. Its opening took place in 2008.
Height 320.9 m
(Russia) ranks second in the list of the tallest bridge structures. Its location is Vladivostok, where it stretches across the Eastern Bosporus Strait, connecting the Nazimov Peninsula with Cape Novosilsky. The construction of the structure with a height of 320.9 meters began in 2008 and at the time of its creation (2012) the structure had the largest span in the world (more than 1 kilometer) among cable-stayed bridges. Total length of construction was a little more than 3 kilometers, and the width was 29.5 m. NPO Mostovik acted as the general designer of the project. The construction of the Russian Bridge took about 1 billion dollars. The authorities of Vladivostok called the development of the infrastructure of the island and the construction of large facilities real estate.
Height 343 m
(France) - the highest and most beautiful bridge in the world. The height of the structure is 343 meters, which is slightly higher than the Eiffel Tower. The Viaduct passes through the Tarn River, which is located near the town of Millau. The bridge is part of the highway and provides high-speed traffic from Paris to the city of Beziers, where the main educational establishments France. The Viaduct project was created by the French engineer Michel Virlogo, who gained fame for his work on the Normandy bridge project, which is considered one of the longest in the world. The French structure was 2.5 kilometers long and 32 meters wide. The construction of the Viaduct was completed in 2004. Millau Bridge is one of the main attractions of France. The bridge structure managed to enter the Guinness Book of Records three times: it has the highest support in the world, the highest roadway and holds the record for the height of the bridge support with a pylon.
In this collection you will get acquainted with the largest bridges in the world. But this will not be a simple comparison in terms of length, area or height. Every year more and more new bridges are being built, all higher, longer and more unusual, so here I will talk about record bridges, since each of them at one time was the longest, largest, highest, or original. All the buildings on this list will stand out in some way, which is why they are worth paying attention to. I ask you to take part in discussions, express your point of view and supplement the selection with structures that are interesting in your opinion.
1. We will start with the longest this moment road bridge - Hangzhou in China. This is the most long bridge crossing the ocean - its length is 36 kilometers. You can take a virtual tour of Hangzhou from the link above. In the coming years, bridges will be built that will break the record of this bridge, but it will forever remain one of the longest and largest structures of this kind. 
2. The highest at the moment is the Millau (Milhaud) viaduct in France. With a height of 343 meters, Millau also holds the record thanks to the world's tallest pylons, as well as the most high towers bridge in the world 
3. No less legendary bridge - the Golden Gate in San Francisco. For a long time (almost three decades) it was the largest suspension bridge in the world. He also holds the sad record for the number of suicides. Almost every month, some crazy person jumps into the water from it. 
5. The longest in Europe is the Vasco da Gama Bridge in Portugal. Many people compare it with Hangzhou, but Vasco da Gama still looks more elegant and organic, although it is inferior in length. 
6. No less famous is the Bosphorus Bridge connecting the continents between Europe and Asia. It connects the European and Asian parts of Istanbul 
7. A unique structure - Japanese Pearl Bridge, built in the most seismically unstable zone of the planet. It is still the longest suspension bridge in the world, at 3911 meters long. 
8. One-of-a-kind, the Banpo Fountain Bridge in Seoul made it into the Guinness Book of Records as the most long fountain On Bridge. The total length of the fountain "Moon Rainbow" is 1140 meters 
9. It would not hurt to add a railway bridge to our review. Forth Bridge in Scotland has long been the most big bridge in the world, it is also one of the first cantilever bridges in the world, as well as the first steel bridge in England. Doesn't the design look very impressive? 
10. One of the most recognizable landmarks in New York, along with the Statue of Liberty, is the Brooklyn Bridge. It is the first bridge in the world to hang on steel cables, and one of the first suspension bridges in the world. The length of the Brooklyn Bridge is 1825 meters 
13. Do you know that bridges are not only pedestrian, automobile, or railway? Meet the Magdeburg water bridge. Various vessels, barges, ferries, pleasure boats, sail along this kilometer-long technical miracle. This longest water bridge in the world connects two shipping channel- Elbe-Havel and the Middle German Canal 
14. Let's go to the other side of the world - to South America namely, Brazil. Here is the only bridge in the world with a support in the shape of the letter X - Oliveira Bridge. Thanks to the special shape of the masts, a height of 138 meters, 144 powerful steel cables and chic LED lighting, Oliveira has become one of the symbols of the city of Sao Paulo 
15. One of the oldest and most famous bridges in Italy, the symbol of Florence - Ponte Vecchio. The bridge is unusual in that it is built up and inhabited by people; the famous Uffizi art gallery is also located here. 
16. At first I wanted to include in this collection all the bridges of the famous architect Santiago Calatrava, since each of his creations can be safely called a masterpiece, but in this case the topic would have grown to huge size. Therefore, I simply advise you to follow the link above and read in detail about each of the structures. If you choose from all his bridges, then I would highlight the White Bridge (Zubisuri) in Spain, built of glass and steel
17. Many people call St. Petersburg the city of bridges. I can't help but agree, it's true. great amount beautiful and original bridges, about each of which we have a detailed article. In the general selection of the bridges of St. Petersburg you will find detailed information about all buildings
18. There is something to see in the capital of Russia, such bridges as Picturesque, or Bagration can be safely included in this list. About all the bridges of Moscow, as always, you can read in detail on our website 
19. An outstanding example of Iranian architecture and one of the most famous sights of Iran is Khaju Bridge. This is the oldest bridge in the East, as iconic as the Ponte Vecchio for Europe. In addition to its function as a bridge, it also serves as a dam and aqueduct, bringing water to the gardens of the city of Isfahan. 
20. I want to complete the selection with two bridges from the most romantic city in the world - Venice. The most famous Venetian bridge is the Rialto, the oldest bridge in the city of love, supported by 12,000 piles. This is one of the most popular architectural sights in Venice. 
The Bridge of Sighs is no less popular. The baroque arched bridge was thrown over the Palace Canal in the 17th century and became famous due to its history, which you can learn about by opening a detailed article. 
Why is the longest bridge built in the shape of the letter S, how much did the most expensive crossing cost, which of the bridges took 124 years to build, and which of the record-breaking bridges is located in St. Petersburg? Learn about it from our review.
Bridge Golden Gate, USA (English the Golden Gate Bridge)
What is the "feature"? The most famous bridge in the world.
Bridge over the Golden Gate. Connects San Francisco and southern part Marin County, near the city of Suasalito.
The length of the bridge is 2,737 m.
Built in 1937
Until 1964, it was the largest suspension bridge in the world. The Golden Gate also has a sad reputation - it is the most popular bridge in the suicide club. On average, suicide occurs here once every two weeks. Statistics were kept until 1995, when the number of suicide cases in the entire history of the bridge exceeded 1,000.
1995 was marked for the bridge with a "black" record, this year 45 people jumped from it, and in 2013 a monthly record was broken - 10 suicides. Sometimes people survive after falling into the water, but are very seriously injured. The only one who was able to swim to shore on his own after the “last” jump was a 16-year-old wrestler who decided to take his own life in 1985. After he got ashore, he, according to eyewitnesses, said: "I can't do anything right."
Great Transoceanic Bridge over Hangzhou Bay, China (Chinese 杭州湾跨海大桥)
What is the "feature"? The largest transoceanic bridge in the world.
Connects the cities of Shanghai and Ningbo.
The length of the bridge is 35,673 m.
Construction lasted from 2003 to 2007. Opened to traffic May 1, 2008.
Until 2011, it was the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world. The design has been going on for over 10 years. The contractor involved in the construction gave a 100-year guarantee for the serviceability of the structure. Thanks to the emergence of such a communication route, the distance between Ningbo (Zhejiang Province) and largest port the country of Shanghai was reduced by 320 km, which allowed the city of Ningbo to become a competitive port in China.
In the construction of the bridge total cost which amounted to 1.42 billion US dollars, was invested not only by the state, but also by local businesses. A platform island was built in the center of the crossing, where a service station and recreation areas for drivers are located. For road safety, the bridge is made in the form of the letter S. This is done so that the driver does not fall asleep at the wheel. Also on the bridge are LED bulbs constantly changing color. The bridge is also known as a tourist attraction. The fact is that from the island in the center of the bridge there is a beautiful view of a natural miracle - the flow of the Qiantang River into the East China Sea.
A photo:goldenrecordrevisited.org
Qingdao Bridge, China (Chinese: 青岛海湾大桥)
What is the "feature"? The longest road bridge over water in the world.
Connects the cities of Qingdao and Huangdao.
The length of the bridge is 42,500 meters.
Construction began in 2007 and ended in 2011.
Remarkably, the creation of this bridge saves drivers only 30 minutes. The feasibility of building this engineering marvel still raises questions. According to calculations, the bridge is able to withstand an eight-point earthquake, as well as a collision with a ship with a displacement of up to 300,000 tons.
Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge (or Mother of Pearl Bridge), Japan (Japanese: 明石海峡大橋)
What is the "feature"? The longest suspension bridge in the world.
Connects the cities of Kobe (Honshu island) and Awaji (Awaji island).
Length 3911 meters.
Construction was carried out from 1988 to 1998.
During the construction of the bridge, in 1995, an earthquake of magnitude 7.3 on the Richter scale occurred. By this time, two pylons had already been delivered. Both survived, but one moved 1 meter to the side. This bridge is inscribed in the Guinness Book of Records twice: as the longest suspension bridge and as the highest bridge (the height of the pylons is 298 m), but subsequently the title of the highest bridge went to the USA. If all the steel strands of the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge's load-bearing cables are stretched out in length, they can encircle Earth more than seven times. The bridge is part of one of three highways connecting the islands of Honshu and Shikoku.
Seto-Akashi-Kodima Bridge, Japan (Japanese: 瀬戸大橋)
What is the "feature"? The most expensive bridge in the world.
Connects the cities of Kurashiki (Honshu Island) and Sakaide (Shikoku Island).
The length of the entire overpass is about 13 km.
Construction continued from 1978 to 1988.
The cost of construction of this overpass across the Inland Sea of Japan, consisting of 6 bridges and 5 viaducts, amounted to 8.7 billion US dollars. The first attempt to link the island of Shikoku with the rest of Japan ended in tragedy. Was built ferry crossing, but in 1955, a foggy ferry crashed into the coast of Takamatsu Island and killed more than 170 people. In 1959, the idea of building a bridge came up and research continued until 1970. In 1973 there was an "oil crisis", and the project was frozen. Its implementation began only in 1978, more than 50,000 people took part in the construction.
Viaduct Millau, France (fr. le Viaduc de Millau)
What is the "feature"? The highest road bridge in the world.
Passes through the valley of the Tarn rivers between the cities of Millau and Cressel.
The total length is 2460 meters.
Construction took place in 2001-2004.
The roadbed is 270 meters above the ground. There is a bridge in the USA, where the canvas is located at a height of 321 meters, but this bridge is pedestrian. At the Millau Viaduct the most high support- 244.96 meters, as well as the world's highest pylon - 341 meters (17 meters higher than the Eiffel Tower). The viaduct is the last link of the A75 highway connecting Paris and Beziers.
Blue bridge, Russia
What is the "feature"? The widest bridge in the world.
It connects St. Isaac's Square with Antonenko Lane and Voznesensky Prospekt.
Length 35 meters.
Built in 1737 (wooden), the reconstruction was carried out in 1818 (cast iron). Completely rebuilt in 1842.
The blue bridge is part of St. Isaac's Square and is 97.3 meters wide. It is also called "bridge-square". In 1737, the master G. van Boles built a wooden drawbridge over the Moika River, in mid-eighteenth centuries, the supports of the structure became stone. Interestingly, even taking into account the many reconstructions, the bridge has come down to us almost in its original form, although some local historians claim that the color of its gratings was brighter.
Lupu Bridge (Chinese: 盧浦大橋)
What is the "feature"? The longest steel arch bridge in the world.
Connects two districts of Shanghai - Pudong and Luwan.
Length 3900 meters.
Construction was carried out from 2000 to 2003.
Until 2004, it was considered the bridge with the longest span - 550 m. But in 2004, the Chaotianmen Bridge opened, the span of which was 552 meters, so the title of Lupu began to sound different. AT top point The bridge has an observation deck, which can be reached from the center of the bridge by elevator, and then on foot, overcoming 367 steps.
Confederation Bridge, Canada
What is the "feature"? The longest bridge in the world built over frozen water.
Connects Prince Edward Island and the province of New Brunswick on the Canadian mainland.
Length 12,900 m.
Construction began in 1993 and was completed in 1997.
