Wanzhou Yangtze River Bridge, Concrete arch bridge in Wanzhou, Chongqing, China
The Wanzhou Yangtze River Bridge spans 856 meters across the Yangtze River with a main arch span of 420 meters, constructed entirely from reinforced concrete and featuring a tubular arch truss framework.
Completed and officially opened in 1997, this bridge was recognized as the longest concrete arch bridge in the world at the time of its construction, representing a major achievement in Chinese engineering.
The bridge serves as a symbol of progress and modernization in Wanzhou district, connecting communities and facilitating economic development across the Yangtze River in the Chongqing region.
The bridge carries China National Highway 318 and provides direct road access for vehicles and pedestrians, with a postal code of 404160 and clearance approximately 133 meters above the ancient river level.
The bridge features a tubular arch frame filled with concrete embedded into the main structure, a design innovation that addressed engineering challenges posed by the river depth and long span requirements.
Location: Wanzhou
Inception: 1997
Official opening: 1997
Length: 856 m
Longest Span: 420 m
Made from material: concrete
Part of: Yangtze
Address: China, Chong Qing Shi, Wan Zhou Qu, 渝宜高速QC4F+WMG 邮政编码: 404160 404160 404160
GPS coordinates: 30.75700,108.42300
Latest update: November 24, 2025 21:31
This collection gathers bridges that hold world records for span length, defined as the distance between two main pylons. While the longest bridge in the world measures 165 kilometers in China, this refers to the maximum span covered in one continuous structure. These constructions demonstrate engineering achievements in crossing maritime straits, rivers, or valleys without intermediate supports. The Çanakkale Bridge in Turkey crosses the Dardanelles Strait with a span of 2,023 meters, setting the current record for suspension bridges. In Japan, the Akashi Strait Bridge connects Kobe to Awaji Island with a central span of 1,991 meters. In China, several bridges exceed 1,600 meters in span, such as the Yangsigang Bridge over the Yangtze in Wuhan or the Xihoumen Bridge in the Zhoushan Archipelago. South Korea with the Yi Sun-sin Bridge, Denmark with the Great Belt Bridge, and Turkey with the Osman Gazi Bridge complete this list of remarkable structures. These bridges are interesting destinations for observing modern civil engineering accomplishments. They connect cities and regions, significantly reducing travel times while offering scenic views of the landscapes they cross. Visiting them allows appreciation of the scope of work involved in constructing these infrastructures under often challenging conditions.
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