Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, Railway and road bridge in Wuhan, China.
The dual-level steel truss bridge extends 1670 meters across the Yangtze River with a main span reaching 128 meters in length.
The construction initiated during China's first Five-Year Plan period and reached completion on October 15, 1957, marking China's first bridge across the Yangtze River.
The bridge represents a significant engineering achievement that transformed transportation between north and south China, connecting previously separated communities in Wuhan.
The structure carries both rail and vehicular traffic on separate levels, enabling efficient movement of passengers and goods between the districts of Hanyang and Hankou.
The bridge incorporates innovative engineering solutions from the 1950s, including specialized foundations that withstand the strong currents of the Yangtze River.
Location: Wuhan
Inception: October 15, 1957
Official opening: October 15, 1957
Length: 1,670 m
Longest Span: 128 m
Reference: G107;G316
Address: G7XQ+R9V, Lin Jiang Da Dao, Han Yang Qu, Wu Han Shi, Hu Bei Sheng, China, 430060 430060 Wu Han Shi
GPS coordinates: 30.54970,114.28800
Latest update: November 24, 2025 15:44
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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