Forth Road Bridge, Suspension bridge in Queensferry, Scotland
The Forth Road Bridge spans 2,512 meters across the Firth of Forth, connecting Edinburgh with Fife through steel construction and twin towers reaching 44 meters.
The bridge opened on September 4, 1964, replacing an 800-year-old ferry service and standing as the longest suspension bridge outside the United States at that time.
The bridge exemplifies Scottish engineering excellence and holds Category A listed building status, marking its role in the nation's architectural heritage.
More than 24 million vehicles cross this bridge annually, with designated lanes for cars, cyclists, and pedestrians traveling between Edinburgh and Fife.
The bridge requires continuous maintenance operations, leading to the phrase 'painting the Forth Bridge' becoming a reference for never-ending tasks.
Location: Fife
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Inverkeithing
Location: Edinburgh
Inception: September 4, 1964
Official opening: September 4, 1964
Height: 44 m
Length: 2,512 m
Longest Span: 1,006 m
Width: 33 m
Made from material: steel
Operator: The Forth Road Bridge
Website: https://theforthbridges.org
GPS coordinates: 56.00170,-3.40406
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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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