What are the longest bridges in the world?

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Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge

The world's longest bridge at 102 miles (164 km), located in China, opened in 2011^[4][5][6].

Changhua-Kaohsiung Viaduct

The second-longest bridge at 97 miles (157 km), part of Taiwan's High-Speed Railway^[2][4][6].

Cangde Grand Bridge

The third-longest bridge at 72 miles (116 km), also part of the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway^[4][6].

Tianjin Grand Bridge

Fourth-longest bridge at 70.6 miles (113 km), enabling China's high-speed rail services since 2011^[5][6].

Weinan Weihe Grand Bridge

Once the longest bridge in the world, now the fifth longest at 49 miles (79 km)^[3][6].

Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge

The sixth longest bridge at 34 miles (55 km) connecting three regions in China^[3][4].

Bang Na Expressway

The seventh longest bridge at 34.2 miles (55 km), an elevated highway in Thailand^[2][3][5].

Beijing Grand Bridge

Eighth longest bridge at 30 miles (48 km) on the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway^[4][6].

Lake Pontchartrain Causeway

The ninth longest, at 23.8 miles (38.4 km), recognized as the longest continuous bridge over water in the U.S.^[2][4].

Wuhan Metro Bridge

The tenth longest bridge at 23.5 miles (38 km), part of the metro system in Wuhan, China^[5][6].

Danyang-Kunshan

A major railway bridge near Shanghai, China, known for its remarkable length.

Changhua-Kaohsiung

A prominent viaduct in Taiwan ensuring earthquake resilience and high-speed travel.

Tianjin

A key bridge in Hebei, China, facilitating rapid rail travel between major urban centers.

Lake Pontchartrain

A unique causeway in Louisiana, USA, famous for its nearly unbroken stretch over water.

Wuhan

A vital city in central China, featuring one of the longest metro bridges in the world.

Bangkok

The bustling capital of Thailand, home to the long Bang Na Expressway providing vital transport.

Hong Kong

A vibrant city known for its bridge connecting it with Zhuhai and Macau across the sea.

Macau

Known for its casino attractions, it is also linked by the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge.

Beijing

The capital of China, where multiple long bridges are integral to its high-speed rail network.

Zhuhai

A coastal city in China, linked by one of the world's longest bridges and key to transport.