Dongting Lake Bridge Hangrui, Steel suspension bridge in Yueyang, China
The Dongting Lake Bridge Hangrui extends 2390 meters across the water with a main span of 1480 meters and reaches a height of 206 meters.
The bridge opened on January 28, 2018, marking a substantial advancement in the Hangrui Highway system that connects Hangzhou City to Ruili City.
The bridge crosses Dongting Lake, the second largest freshwater lake in China, which functions as a natural water regulation system for the Yangtze River.
Six traffic lanes facilitate transportation across the bridge, providing an essential connection for communities and reducing travel time between eastern and western regions.
The structure incorporates specialized engineering methods to withstand strong winds and maintain stability across the extensive water expanse of Dongting Lake.
Location: Yueyang
Official opening: January 28, 2018
Height: 206 m
Length: 2,390.18 m
Longest Span: 1,480 m
Width: 35.4 m
GPS coordinates: 29.42361,113.12472
Latest update: November 24, 2025 19:01
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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