Taizhou Yangtze River Bridge, Suspension and box girder bridge in Taizhou, China
The Taizhou Yangtze River Bridge extends over 62 kilometers across the Lower Yangtze River, featuring a suspension section with two main spans of 1,080 meters each and southern box girder spans totaling 2,905 meters in length.
Construction of the bridge began in December 2007 after initial planning in 1998, and it officially opened on November 25, 2012, marking the first bridge to feature both a three-tower continuous suspension design and 1,000-meter main spans.
The bridge received the Outstanding Structure Award in 2014 and the Institution of Structural Engineers Supreme Award in 2013, symbolizing progress in Chinese infrastructure development and engineering achievements recognized internationally.
The bridge accommodates approximately 30,000 vehicles daily with a width of 34.8 meters, reducing travel time between Taizhou and neighboring cities from two hours to one hour, enhancing regional logistics and economic connectivity.
The bridge incorporates a dehumidification system with humidity and temperature sensors installed in the main cables, enabling real-time monitoring to prevent weather erosion and extend the structural lifespan through proactive maintenance measures.
Location: Taizhou
Official opening: November 25, 2012
Height: 192 m
Longest Span: 1,080 m
Width: 34.8 m
Address: China, Jiang Su Sheng, Tai Zhou Shi, Gao Gang Qu, S35泰镇高速6VVJ+QGH 邮政编码: 212299
Website: https://aecom.com/projects/taizhou-bridge
GPS coordinates: 32.24660,119.87700
Latest update: November 24, 2025 15:54
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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