Find out which are the 12 largest bridges in the world

Within engineering, bridges are known as works of art for their dimensions and importance to society. Even without knowing much about how they are built, the grandeur of these structures catches the eye; In addition to often becoming a tourist spot in the city, they also demonstrate the development of the local economy.

See below the 12 longest bridges in the world, which were built to make it easier to move between regions but also provide great photos.

12. King Fahd's Bridge

Connecting Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, this bridge was inaugurated in 1986 and is 25 kilometers long.

11. Qingdao Haiwan Bridge

This bridge is in China and opened in 2005. It connects Qingdao City to Huangdao Island through the 26 kilometers that cross Jiaozhou Bay.

10. Donghai Bridge

Still in China, this bridge is 32 kilometers long and connects the cities of Shanghai and Zhejiang.

9. Runyang Bridge

Chinese economic growth is not something that only exists on news sites; Proof of this is the number of structures located in the country. Inaugurated in 2005, this bridge crosses the Yangtze River and still passes an island midway, totaling 35 kilometers.

8. Hangzhou Bay Bridge

Another Chinese bridge, and this one is 35 kilometers long. When it opened in 2005, it cut travel time between Ningbo and Shanghai by half. That is, the trip, which took 4 hours, can now be done in just 2.

7. Manchac Swamp Bridge

Two separate lanes, inaugurated in 1979, extend 36 kilometers to cross the Manchac Marsh. For the foundations of this bridge, over a marshy terrain, piles were drilled to a depth of 76 meters.

6. Pontchartrain Lake Bridge

This is the world's largest 38-km all-water bridge, located in the US. Following the inauguration of Qingdao Haiwan, China, the Book of Records created two categories for these structures; American has its full extent over water, while Chinese has only one stretch in this condition.

5. Hong Kong – Zhuhai – Macau Bridge

Completed in 2017 and scheduled to open in July 2018, this bridge is 54 kilometers long. After the commencement of the car ticket, it will be the largest in the world over the sea.

4. Bang Na Expressway

This expressway, located in Thailand, is a viaduct; its 54 kilometers long means it cannot be left off this list.

3. Tianjin Bridge

At 112 kilometers in length, this is a railway bridge and is part of the Beijing – Shanghai high-speed line.

2. Changhua – Kaohsiung Viaduct

Also for rail use, this overpass located in Taiwan is 156 kilometers long. It is built to withstand earthquakes, making it possible for trains to stop during an event and making damage repair easier.

1. Danyang – Kunshan Bridge

Opened in 2010, this bridge is the largest in the world, with 164 kilometers in length. It exists for rail use and has a section that runs over Yangcheng Lake. It is also part of the Beijing – Shanghai high-speed line.