Brăila Bridge, Suspension bridge in Smârdan, Romania
The Brăila Bridge spans the Danube River with a total length of 1,975 meters, featuring a central span of 1,120 meters and two support towers reaching 192 meters.
Initial planning for crossing the Lower Danube region started in 1986, followed by feasibility studies in 1996 and 2016 before construction began in December 2018.
The bridge stands as a symbol of Romanian engineering excellence, connecting the communities of Brăila and Tulcea while strengthening transportation links across the Danube region.
Four traffic lanes, emergency lanes, and dedicated paths for pedestrians and cyclists provide efficient transportation options between the Galați-Brăila area and Constanța regions.
The structure incorporates 18,000 intertwined steel fibers in its support cables, making it the third longest suspension bridge in the European Union.
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: September 23, 2025 16:46
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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