Lishui River Bridge, Suspension bridge in Zhangjiajie, China.
The Lishui River Bridge stretches 856 meters across a deep gorge, connecting Yongding District with Yongshun County in Hunan Province.
The construction period began in 2009 with innovative rocket-based cable installation methods, and the final truss section was connected on July 11, 2012.
The bridge stands as a representation of Chinese engineering capabilities, integrating modern infrastructure development with the natural landscape of Hunan Province.
The bridge reduces travel time between Zhangjiajie and Chongqing from eight hours to four, forming part of the G5513 Changsha-Zhangjiajie Expressway.
The structure rises 330 meters above the Lishui River, ranking among the highest bridges worldwide with a total length of 1,194 meters.
GPS coordinates: 29.11500,110.25900
Latest update: March 7, 2025 08:40
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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