Bridges connecting lands or even across the vast ocean are proof of humanity’s boundless abilities, nothing is impossible. These longest bridges in the world contribute significantly to circulation and trade in many countries.
The Seven Mile Bridge is part of the Overseas Highway in the Keys, which is part of the 2,369-mile (3,813 km) U.S. Route. There are two bridges at this location. The modern bridge is clear for vehicles to pass through; The older one is for pedestrians and cyclists only.
The 13.2 km long Rio-Niteroi Bridge, completed in mid-1980, is a box beam bridge in Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Rio-Nite Rói Bridge connects the city of Rio de Janeiro with the autonomous city of Niterói.
The San Mateo Bridge is the longest bridge in California. The bridge is part of State Route 92, which has its western terminus at the city of Half Moon Bay on the Pacific coast.
Penang Bridge (Malaysia) is the longest cable-stayed bridge in Southeast Asia, connecting Gelugor on Penang island and Seberang Prai on the mainland in the Malay peninsula. The bridge is 13.5 km long and was recently expanded from four lanes to six lanes.
The Pontchartrain Bridge was built in Southern Louisiana (USA) and spans 38.4 km. Two parallel bridges across Lake Pontchartrain were completed in the 19th century. This is the oldest bridge in the entire area.
Donghai Bridge has a total length of 32.5 kilometers connecting mainland Shanghai with Yangshan Port in China. There are also several cable-stayed bridge spans that allow large ships to pass through, with the largest span being 420 m.
King Fahd Bridge was built for about 15 years and was officially completed in 1986 at a cost of 1.2 billion USD. The bridge has four lanes wide and is 8km long. This is an important bridge promoting trade in Saudi Arabia.
The Confederation Bridge is 12.9 km long and is considered one of Canada’s most outstanding construction achievements of the 20th century.
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge is a bridge connecting the eastern states and the west coast regions of the United States. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge, with a length of 17.6 miles, is recognized as one of the 7 man-made wonders of the world.