Ulsan Bridge, Suspension bridge in Nam-gu, Ulsan, South Korea.
This suspension bridge crosses the Taehwa River in Ulsan and features a main span of 1,150 meters, measuring 2,970 meters in total length with four traffic lanes.
Construction began on November 30, 2009, and the bridge officially opened to the public on June 1, 2015, becoming South Korea's second longest bridge span at completion.
The bridge is known in multiple languages including Korean as 울산대교, Japanese as 蔚山大橋, and Russian as Мост Ульсан, reflecting its recognition as a regional landmark.
The bridge is accessible via Maeam-dong and carries four lanes of vehicular traffic, providing an essential connection between different parts of Ulsan for commuters and freight transport.
The structure was the first bridge worldwide to use ultra-high-strength cables with a tensile strength of 1,960 megapascals, representing a significant advancement in bridge engineering materials.
Location: Ulsan
Official opening: June 1, 2015
Longest Span: 1,150 m
Reference: 30
Address: Maeam-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan, South Korea Ulsan
Website: http://ulsan.go.kr
GPS coordinates: 35.51167,129.39139
Latest update: November 24, 2025 15:47
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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