Huangpu Bridge, Suspension and cable-stayed road bridge in Guangzhou, China
The Huangpu Bridge combines suspension and cable-stayed designs to span the Pearl River with a total length of 4.4 miles (7,016 meters) and accommodates multiple lanes of traffic across its 137-foot-wide (41.69-meter) deck.
Construction of the bridge began on December 23, 2003, and it officially opened to traffic on December 16, 2008, after nearly five years of work to create this vital connection across the river.
The bridge serves as a modern symbol of Guangzhou's rapid development and engineering advancement, representing the city's commitment to expanding infrastructure and supporting economic growth throughout the region.
Located at coordinates 23.068611°N and 113.480833°E, the bridge connects major expressways G0425 and G1508, providing an essential route for commuters and freight traffic between different districts of Guangzhou.
The main span measures 3,636 feet (1,108 meters), making it one of the longest suspension bridge spans in China, while the highest pylons reach 659 feet (201 meters) above the river.
Location: Guangzhou
Inception: December 16, 2008
Official opening: December 2008
Height: 201 m
Length: 7,016 m
Longest Span: 1,108 m
Width: 41.69 m
Made from material: reinforced concrete
GPS coordinates: 23.06861,113.48083
Latest update: November 28, 2025 11:44
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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