Xihoumen Bridge, Suspension bridge in Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, China.
The Xihoumen Bridge features a main span of 5,413 feet (1,650 meters) and rises to a height of 692 feet (211 meters), connecting Jintang Island and Cezi Island within the Zhoushan Archipelago.
Construction began in 2005 and was completed in December 2007, with the bridge officially opening to traffic on December 25, 2009, after a testing period that included safety reviews.
The bridge represents a major engineering achievement for Zhejiang Province and symbolizes modern Chinese infrastructure capabilities, supporting the maritime heritage and economic development of the Zhoushan region.
The bridge carries the Yongzhou Expressway and accommodates both vehicular and bicycle traffic, with a clearance of 161 feet (49 meters) beneath the roadway for maritime vessels passing through the strait.
At the time of its completion, the bridge held the distinction of being the second longest suspension bridge span in the world, built at a cost of approximately 363 million US dollars.
Location: Zhejiang
Inception: December 25, 2009
Official opening: December 25, 2009
Height: 211 m
Longest Span: 1,650 m
Made from material: Steel & Composite Structures
GPS coordinates: 30.06306,121.91650
Latest update: November 28, 2025 11:41
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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