Duge Bridge, Cable-stayed road bridge in Guizhou Province, China
The Duge Bridge is a cable-stayed structure measuring 1,341 meters in total length with a main span of 720 meters, suspended 565 meters above the Nizhu River, connecting Liupanshui in Guizhou Province and Xuanwei in Yunnan Province across a deep canyon.
Officially opened on December 29, 2016, the Duge Bridge became the highest bridge in the world by deck height, surpassing the previous record holder, the Siduhe Bridge, and marking a significant milestone in modern engineering achievements.
The construction of this bridge demonstrates China's commitment to developing transportation infrastructure in mountainous regions, representing technological progress and the ability to overcome geographical challenges through innovative engineering solutions and substantial investment in connectivity.
The bridge forms part of the G56 expressway that spans 2,900 kilometers from Hangzhou to Ruili, reducing travel time between Liupanshui and Xuanwei from approximately four hours to about one hour, facilitating regional trade and improving access to remote areas.
The bridge features H-shaped reinforced concrete pylons standing 269 meters tall, supporting the steel truss deck through 112 pairs of stay cables, and successfully withstood a magnitude 6.5 earthquake in 2017 without sustaining any structural damage.
Location: Liupanshui
Location: Xuanwei
Inception: December 29, 2016
Official opening: 2016
Height: 269 m
Length: 1,341 m
Longest Span: 720 m
Address: 9MMH+22V, Shuicheng County, Liupanshui, Guizhou, China, 655406 655406 Liupanshui
GPS coordinates: 26.38660,104.67600
Latest update: November 24, 2025 15:04
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.
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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