Longjiang Bridge, Suspension bridge in Baoshan, Yunnan Province, China.
The Longjiang Bridge extends 2,471 meters across the Long River Valley with a main span of 1,196 meters and stands 169.7 meters above the river below.
Construction of the bridge began on August 2, 2011, and was completed on April 5, 2016, with official opening to traffic on May 1, 2016.
The bridge has become an engineering landmark in China, symbolizing infrastructure progress and showcasing advances in connecting remote mountainous regions with economic centers.
The bridge is located on Provincial Highway 317 and forms part of the Baoshan-Tengchong Expressway, replacing a 13.5 kilometer detour down the valley floor.
At the time of completion, the Longjiang Bridge held the record as the longest span high mountain bridge in the world with its 1,196 meter central span.
Location: Baoshan
Official opening: 2016
Height: 169.7 m
Length: 2,471 m
Longest Span: 1,196 m
Width: 33.5 m
Address: China, Yun Nan Sheng, Bao Shan Shi, Teng Chong Shi, 317省道VMQG+X22 邮政编码: 679109 679109 Bao Shan Shi
GPS coordinates: 24.83861,98.67194
Latest update: November 24, 2025 14:10
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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