Liuchonghe Bridge, Cable-stayed bridge in Qianxi, Guizhou Province, China
This cable-stayed structure stretches 1,508 meters across the Liuchong River gorge with a main span of 438 meters and towers reaching 190 meters in height.
Completed in 2013 as part of the G76 Xiamen-Chengdu Expressway project, this structure opened vital transportation routes between previously isolated mountain communities in southwestern China.
Known locally as Liu Chong He Da Qiao, this engineering project represents regional development efforts and modernization achievements in rural Guizhou during the early 2010s infrastructure expansion.
Located along the S55 Expressway near postal code 552104, the bridge connects Zhijin and Qianxi counties while maintaining a deck clearance of 340 meters above the river below.
Ranking as the fifth highest cable-stayed bridge worldwide at completion, this structure stands taller than the Millau Viaduct and crosses one of China's most bridge-dense river valleys.
Location: 黔西市
Official opening: 2013
Address: China, Gui Zhou Sheng, Bi Jie Shi, Zhi Jin Xian, S55黔织高速RV3Q+Q22 邮政编码: 552104 552104 Bi Jie Shi
GPS coordinates: 26.80814,105.88541
Latest update: November 24, 2025 14:06
This collection presents the tallest bridges on Earth, measured by their clearance height above the ground or water below. Most of these structures are located in China, spanning deep gorges and river valleys across the provinces of Guizhou, Yunnan, Hubei, and Sichuan. The designs employ various construction methods including suspension bridges, cable-stayed bridges, and arch bridges. The collection also features notable high bridges in Mexico, India, and Papua New Guinea. These structures demonstrate how modern engineering overcomes difficult mountainous terrain and creates new transportation links. The bridges serve as critical infrastructure for regions previously separated by natural barriers.
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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