Brăila Bridge, Suspension bridge over the Danube River in Brăila, Romania.
The Brăila Bridge extends 6,476 feet (1,974 meters) across the Danube River with a main span of 3,675 feet (1,120 meters), standing 632 feet (193 meters) tall at its towers and carrying four traffic lanes plus bicycle and pedestrian paths.
Construction of the bridge began in December 2018 after decades of planning that started with initial studies in 1986, and it officially opened to traffic on July 6, 2023, following nearly five years of work.
The bridge represents a major symbol of modern infrastructure development in Romania, connecting the regions of Moldavia, Muntenia, and Dobruja while supporting regional economic growth and improved transportation between key urban centers.
The structure accommodates four vehicle lanes along national road DN2S, dedicated bicycle paths, and maintenance walkways, while connecting to 14 miles (23 kilometers) of new access roads that improve regional connectivity around Brăila and Smârdan.
The two main suspension cables together contain over 18,000 intertwined steel fibers weighing approximately 6,775 tons, which if laid end to end would stretch nearly 23,600 miles (38,000 kilometers), almost matching Earth's circumference.
Location: Brăila
Location: Smârdan
Inception: 2018
Official opening: July 6, 2023
Height: 192.64 m
Length: 1,974.3 m
Longest Span: 1,120 m
Width: 31.7 m
Made from material: concrete, steel
GPS coordinates: 45.31444,28.00333
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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