1915 Çanakkale Bridge
1915 Çanakkale Bridge, Suspension bridge in Gelibolu, Turkey.
The 1915 Çanakkale Bridge spans the Dardanelles Strait with a total length of 4608 meters and features 334-meter-high towers made of steel.
The bridge opened on March 18, 2022, symbolizing the centennial of the Turkish Republic through its main span length of 2023 meters.
The bridge towers display red and white colors of the Turkish flag, while metallic artillery shell replicas honor the memory of Corporal Seyit.
The toll bridge connects European and Asian parts of Turkey, reducing the crossing time between Gelibolu and Lapseki to six minutes instead of hours.
Four decorative artillery shell figures, each weighing 75 tons, adorn the bridge towers, representing significant military achievements in Turkish history.
Location: Gelibolu
Location: Lapseki
Inception: March 18, 2022
Official opening: March 18, 2022
Height: 334 m
Length: 4,608 m
Longest Span: 2,023 m
Width: 45.06 m
Made from material: steel
Website: http://1915canakkale.com
GPS coordinates: 40.33937,26.63715
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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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