Hegigio Gorge Pipeline Bridge, Suspension and pipeline bridge in Southern Highlands Province and Hela Province, Papua New Guinea.
The Hegigio Gorge Pipeline Bridge was a steel suspension structure spanning 470 meters across the Tagari River, reaching 393 meters above the gorge floor below.
Construction began in December 2004 and was completed by November 2005, officially opening in March 2006 to transport petroleum from the Southeast Mananda oil field.
The bridge represented Papua New Guinea's infrastructure development in remote highland regions, demonstrating engineering capabilities in challenging mountainous terrain and supporting resource extraction activities.
The bridge was closed following severe damage from a 2018 earthquake in Papua New Guinea and was demolished in 2023, ending its operational service.
This structure was the tallest pipeline suspension bridge in the world when completed in 2005, holding the record until the Sidu River Bridge opened in China in 2009.
Location: Southern Highlands Province
Location: Hela Province
Inception: 2005
GPS coordinates: -6.32835,143.10520
Latest update: November 24, 2025 14:48
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.
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