People learned to build bridges in antiquity. The main purpose of an engineering structure is the ability to cross a water obstacle: a swamp, a lake, a strait, a river. The prototype of the bridge in antiquity is a tree trunk, which was thrown from one bank to another in order to cross.

Modern bridges are strong, reliable and beautiful, although over time the latter quality becomes an exception. Consider the record structures of this type and find out what their size is.

TOP 5 largest bridges in the world by height

All bridges in the world are divided into several categories depending on the throughput and purpose. In addition to the railway, pedestrian, automobile and combined routes known to us, there are:

• overpasses (bridges over roads);
• aqueducts (to carry water from one point to another);
• viaducts (for movement through the gorges).

Consider the largest bridges in the world in height, their photos and purpose.

Duge across the Sidukhe River

The world's tallest bridge was opened in 2016 in China and impressed not only by its size, but also by its technical component. The first load-bearing cables were thrown across the gorge with the help of rockets. It should be noted that the building is located in a mountainous area, the workers laid a tunnel through the rock.

Duge Bridge is the highest in the world today

The length of the roadway is 1.222 kilometers, the height of the bridge is 496 meters. It is part of the highway connecting Chongqing and Shanghai.

Puli Road Bridge

Completed in 2015, the structure crosses a river and canyon of the same name in China. The hanging structure has 4 traffic lanes. The height of the canvas above the cliff is 485 meters. Each tower support rises 154 meters above the cliff.

China surpasses all countries in the world in the number of bridges built annually

The third tallest bridge in the world is located on the Tarn River in southern France. Today, the viaduct is passed by all travelers on their way from Bazier to Paris via Clermont-Ferrand. Built in 2004, the architectural project was developed by the English company Foster & Partners.

From here you have a splendid view

The bridge is named so because of its proximity to the town of Millau. The height of the structure is 343 meters, it is a structure with 8 spans supported by 7 columns of steel and concrete. The French viaduct is a cable-stayed bridge, the roadbed is held on steel cables. The freeway has two lanes in each direction. The length of the canvas is 2.46 kilometers, weight - 36,000 tons, it seems to be floating in the clouds.

Russian bridge

A cable-stayed structure located in Vladivostok, connecting Russky Island and the Nazimov Peninsula. Construction began 4 years before the APEC summit and was timed to coincide with this event.

Night illumination of the Russian bridge

Important! The bridge is unique in its technical specifications and is important for the development of the east of Russia. Today, his image can be seen on the new banknote of 2000 rubles.

The height of the pylons is 324 meters, the length of the roadway is 1885.5 meters. The structure is brightly illuminated at night, lighting work was carried out by MT Electro. The record span length is 1.104 km.

Sutong across the Yangtze

The Chinese bridge across the Yangtze Delta is one of the largest cable-stayed structures in the world. In terms of span length (1.088 km), it is second only to the Russian Bridge in Vladivostok. Located in Suzhou City.

One of the largest bridges in the world - Sutong

It has 7 spans linked by pylons, the height of each of them is 306 meters. The official opening took place in 2008.

TOP 5 bridges by length

The length of the bridge deck also matters. At present, it is possible in the world to build an architectural giant not only across the river, but also across the strait, if the structure seabed allows you to do this. Examples of such structures:

• Crimean bridge through the Kerch Strait, railway and road 19 kilometers long allows ships to pass from the Black Sea to the Sea of ​​Azov and back (the railway part will be opened in 2019).
• The 35.67-kilometer long Hangzhou Bay Bridge in China is the longest transoceanic architectural project, thanks to which the route from Shanghai to Ningbo has been reduced by 160 km.

The largest transoceanic bridge

But there are structures in the world that exceed those listed above in length.

Danyang-Kunshan Viaduct

This building is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the longest bridge in China and the world. Total length- 164.8 kilometers. Construction was carried out for less than three years, which also became a kind of record.

View of the Danyang-Kunshan viaduct from the shore

The viaduct is intended for the movement of high-speed trains. The route connects the cities of Nanjing and Shanghai. approximate cost construction amounted to about 10 billion dollars. The longest bridge in the world crosses several reservoirs, ravines, highways.

Zhanghua-Kaohsiung

It is part of the Taiwan railway line, on which high-speed trains move daily. It ranks second in the world in length - 157.3 kilometers. Officially opened in 2007, after 5 years, more than 200 million passengers passed through it annually.

Taiwan's viaduct is unremarkable, but it is earthquake-resistant and reliable

The island of Taiwan is located in a seismic zone, so the viaduct is designed in such a way that, in case of strong tremors, the train can stop and wait for further instructions.

tianjin viaduct

Railway bridge on the way from Beijing to Shanghai. It meets modern safety requirements, since this section is crossed by high-speed train moving at speeds over 300 kilometers per hour. Opened in 2010, length - 114 m.

tianjin viaduct

chandei viaduct

The high-speed railway from Beijing to Shanghai required complex projects. One of them is the Changdei crossing, which is 105.8 kilometers long. The design took into account the fact of seismic hazard in the region. The viaduct withstands fluctuations up to 9 points.

Changde is one of the most reliable bridges in the world.

Akashi Kaikyo

Japan - Island state, where they can build not only strong, but also beautiful crossings. One of them crosses the Akashi Strait between the islands of Honshu and Awaji. Built in 1998. Akashi-Kaikyo is a suspension bridge, for its construction other technologies were used than with the cable-stayed ones described above.

Akashi - a suspension bridge, its design was revised during construction due to the displacement of supports during an earthquake

The Akashi Strait is a difficult area where storms often raged. The design solved the problem of the movement of the population by car. Cables were stretched between the two pylons, to which the roadbed was attached. It is noteworthy that during the construction process, he suffered a strong earthquake.

The largest bridges in Russia

The vast territory of Russia is in dire need of bridge structures. This is especially true for the regions of Siberia and the Far East, where people sometimes have to wait for winter to cross the ice to the other side. Building bridges is a technically complex and costly task. Consider the projects that were implemented in addition to those included in the TOP-10. These bridges are considered the largest in the country.

Presidential (Ulyanovsk)

For the first time, the project of a bridge across the Volga was presented back in the days of the USSR, in 1986 construction began. In a difficult period for the state, it either stopped, then resumed again. Presidential was put into operation in autumn 2009.

Ulyanovsk is proud of its modern bridges across the Volga

Length - 5825, width - 25 meters. Consists of 24 spans and two tiers. The lower one was laid for tram traffic, but the project has not been implemented at present. Bored piles were used here for the first time as a foundation.

Low-water through the Amur Bay (Vladivostok)

It has a total length of 4364 meters, it connected the Muravyov-Amursky and De Vries peninsulas. Cars are allowed speed up to 90 km/h in 4 lanes. The building was opened in 2012 and timed to coincide with the APEC summit held in Vladivostok.

Thanks to the APEC summit, 2 modern bridges were built in Vladivostok

It was built simultaneously with the Russian bridge, it has 80 spans.

Railway through Yuribey (YaNAO)

In 2009 was opened unique bridge across the Yuribey River beyond the Arctic Circle. This unique building has no analogues in the world. During the construction, the fact that after the snow melts the river overflows was taken into account. The length of the canvas was 3893 meters.

Bridge over Yuribey in winter

It stands on high piles, during the work the method of filling the soil was not used, which made it possible to preserve the river ecosystem. It is noteworthy that a heavier structure was approved on paper, which had to be lightened to adapt to the risks of the bearing capacity of the soil.

Khabarovsk (Khabarovsk)

A two-tier complex structure with a rich history. It was opened in 1916. Details of the "Amur miracle", as it is popularly called, were delivered from Europe through Odessa and Vladivostok. The launch of the movement completed the construction phase of the Trans-Siberian Railway.

Khabarovsk bridge is one of the oldest in Russia, it has been completely reconstructed

In the 90s. reconstruction was carried out, which allowed the use of the "Amur miracle" again. This is a combined crossing, along which cars and trains move, with a length of 3890.5 meters.

Bolshoi Obukhovsky (St. Petersburg)

We used to think that all the bridges of St. Petersburg are drawbridges. This is wrong. Obukhovsky - the longest crossing over the Neva, which does not get divorced. The cable-stayed structure has a length of 2884 meters (the main span is 382 m). It connects Oktyabrskaya embankment with Obukhovskaya Oborony Avenue.

The first fixed bridge of St. Petersburg

Bolshoi Obukhovsky is a modern building, outwardly it resembles the Russian one in Vladivostok. At night it is beautifully illuminated.

The largest bridges in Moscow

The rivers and canals of Moscow are the decoration of the capital. Dozens of bridges, viaducts and overpasses have been laid through them. All of them are not giants, but they deserve attention.

Luzhnetsky metro bridge

The arched two-tier metro bridge crosses the Moskva River and connects two important parts of the capital: Luzhniki with Sparrow Hills. Opened in 2002 on the site of an old one that had fallen into disrepair.

Station "Vorobyovy Gory" on the Luzhnetsky bridge

The main span is 108, the total length is 2030 meters. In the lower tier of the metro bridge there is the Vorobyovy Gory station, which is unique in that it is located above the water.

Picturesque

Combined cable-stayed bridge of pedestrian and automobile type, the most recognizable in the capital. Crosses the Moscow River, is considered the highest in Europe. The total length of the roadway is 1460, the main span is 410 meters.

One of the most recognizable bridges in the capital

The height of the building is 105 m, it has a hinged arch, the elements of which are attached to each other, and not to the supports. Has an observation deck.

Dorogomilovsky

Road two-arch type of construction with a length of 790 meters is included in the Third Ring Road. Previously, in its place was the railway Smolensky bridge. Built in 1999

View of the Dorogomilovsky bridge

The upper tier is an 8-lane road that is currently actively used. The lower tier was designed for a high-speed road between Vnukovo and Sheremetyevo airports, it is not open.

The largest bridges in Europe

Europe can boast of projects of large viaducts, bridge type. If we take into account that the border between Asia and Europe is customarily divided here differently than in our country, it turns out that Russian crossings across rivers and straits are not taken into account.

Vasco da Gama (Lisbon)

Portuguese building through the largest river Iberian Peninsula, Tagus. The cable-stayed structure here turns into a viaduct, the total length of the structure is 12.3 kilometers.

The grandiose Portuguese project - Vasco da Gama Bridge

The grand opening took place in 1998 and was timed to coincide with the Expo 98 exhibition in Lisbon. The movement of cars is carried out along 6 lanes, the width of the main span is 420 meters.

European (Switzerland)

The longest pedestrian bridge Europe opened in Swiss Alps in 2017. A hanging structure connects the villages of Grächen and Zermatt via the Grabenhufer Pass.

The largest footbridge in the world

The height above the ground is 80 m, those who want to cross to the other side should overcome 494 meters. The view from here is beautiful.

The largest drawbridges

For the passage of ships to the port, adjustable structures are being built. They are unique and elegant. Tourists from all over the world come to watch the divorce process.

Palace (St. Petersburg)

The structure was opened in 1916, it got its name from the nearby Winter Palace. During the establishment of Soviet power in the country, it was called Republican.

The Palace Bridge is depicted on most postcards of St. Petersburg

The length is 250 meters, earlier a floating wooden one was erected at this place, which had the name Isaakievsky.

Tower (London)

A visiting card of London built in 1894, allows you to quickly cross the Thames. The graceful design is made in the form of two towers with a central span rising at an angle of 83 °. The length from one coast to the other is 244 m.

The most recognizable bridge in the world

After the doors are opened, pedestrians can continue to move.

Slauerhoff (Leeuwarden)

The unique design was built in 2000 in the Netherlands. Bears the name of a famous Dutch poet, looks like a catapult. The metal square platform opens when ships approach and lets them through.

The most unusual drawbridge in the world

conclusions

1. The largest bridge in height is located in China on the Siduhe River, in length it is also in China, but it connects the cities of Nanjing and Shanghai, it is designed for train traffic (Danyang-Kunshan Viaduct).
2. The largest bridges in Russia: Crimean, Russian and Presidential. All of them are modern designs.
3. The longest bridge in Europe is located in Lisbon and bears the name of Vasco da Gama.
4. The largest drawbridge in the world is the Palace Bridge.

WITH The Blue Bridge spans the Moika River and connects Kazansky and 2nd Admiralteysky Islands
The bridge is famous - it is the widest 97.3 m bridge in the world (only 35 m long). It is not for nothing that in the literature it is often called "bridge-square" and "bridge-invisibility".

At the beginning of the 18th century, the site on which St. Isaac's Square is now located was "land at the Admiralty", part of the Admiralteysky Meadow, performing the function of a glacis.

The banks of the Moika River began to be built up residential buildings already in Peter's time. When the Admiralty lost its importance as a fortress in the 1730s, active development of the vacant space began. In 1736-1737, work was carried out to deepen the bottom of the river, and the banks were reinforced with wooden shields. In the same 1737, the master G. van Boles built a wooden drawbridge on this site.

In the 18th century, the banks of the Moika River were connected by 4 wooden drawbridges. They were identical and differed little. So that the townspeople would not confuse them, the bridges were painted in different colors, and they began to be called, respectively - Blue, White, Green and Yellow. So, on April 20, 1738, this bridge was named Blue.

In 1738, fires broke out in the Sea Sloboda, and the Commission on the St. trading area in place of St. Isaac's. At the Blue Bridge, a pier was supposed to be built.

In 1755, a pier was again supposed to be built near the bridge, it was intended to unload salt on it.

In the middle of the 18th century, the bridge was rebuilt, it became a three-span on stone supports with a wooden span. At the end of the 18th century, the square near the Blue Bridge was a kind of "labor exchange". In search of work, working people gathered at this place to look for employers: artels of carpenters and masons could be found on the square.

Workers in the market could not only be hired, but also bought. This place had a popular name "slave market". This market existed until 1861.

Bridge lattice. The name "Blue" comes from the original wooden bridge, which was painted blue. According to local historians, that blue color was brighter than the modern one. But in my opinion, where is the blue)))

I read on the Internet that the lanterns installed on the Pont Alexandre III in Paris are exact copies of the lanterns on the Blue Bridge. But I doubt it very much, I suspect that the Blue Bridge was confused with Troitsky.

On the descent, the bridge is decorated with a water meter with Neptune's trident, on which there is a sundial and marks of the largest floods in the Northern capital. Do you see the dark drawings? This is what they are.

On the bridge parking for vehicles. That's how big he is. The Mariinsky Palace is visible behind the bridge. Our legislators sit there.

We also have a blue bridge across the Obvodny Canal))) but it is not so famous. The bridge is so wide that it even has a huge car park. View of the bridge from the embankment of the Moika River.

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Surprisingly, the city with the largest number of bridges in Europe is not Venice, as many people think, but Hamburg. There are more than 2,300 bridges in this city, which is almost 6 times more than in St. Petersburg…

However, the point is not so much in the number of bridges, but in the uniqueness of the most unusual structures. If you think about it, each of these impressive projects, including the latest ones, is able to glorify an absolutely obscure place and, at the same time, become the most memorable architectural landmark of cities and geoparks with a long history...

VINOGRADOVSKY BRIDGE (1985). KRASNOYARSK. RUSSIA

Vinogradovsky bridge- pedestrian through the Yenisei channel in Krasnoyarsk, favorite place walks of the townspeople and the tourist symbol of the city. This bridge is 550 meters long and 10 meters wide.

Initially, the bridge was named after the founder of Krasnoyarsk Andrey Dubensky. However, after some time, by order of the city administration, a unique design was named after the architect-builder Sergey Nikolaevich Vinogradov, the head of Bridge Crew No. 7, who built this bridge.

Thanks to the Vinogradovsky bridge, the previously uninhabited island of Tatyshev has become one of the most popular places in Krasnoyarsk. The two-pylon cable-stayed bridge looks incredibly light and elegant, but precise mathematical calculations make it possible to have no doubts about the high reliability of its structures, despite their external weightlessness.

BEIPANJIANG (2016). ZHEJIANG AND YUNNAN PROVINCE, CHINA

beipanjiang- the new highest cable-stayed bridge on the planet, the three-year construction of which was completed in 2016 in China. The bridge is located in the Beipanjiang Valley in the southwest of the country. The new structure has become part of the high-speed highway connecting the provinces of Zhejiang and Yunnan. The bridge passes over the Nizhu River at an altitude of 565 m, which is 25 m higher than the Ostankino tower. The length of the bridge is 1,341 m.

As the builders note, the maximum error in the docking of the two halves of the bridge connected the other day is only 5 mm!

More than $150 million was spent on the construction of the structure.

Previously, the bridge over the Syduhe River with a height of 495 m was considered the highest in the world.

ØRESUNN BRIDGE (1999 - 2000). COPENHAGEN, MALMË. DENMARK, SWEDEN

Unique road-rail design Oresundsbron(compromise between Danish Øresundsbroen and Swedish Oresundsbron ) connects Denmark (Copenhagen) and Sweden (Malmö) through the Øresund Strait. It is the longest combined bridge-tunnel in Europe. The only link between continental Europe and Scandinavia.

The length of the bridge is 7845 m. Two pairs of free-standing 204-meter bearing pylons allow navigation in the alignment of the main span, 490 m long, 57 m high. However, most ships pass through the strait above the tunnel without hindrance.

Project architect - George Rothne, structural design - Ove Arup & Partners.

Scenic Bridge (2007). MOSCOW. RUSSIA

picturesque bridge in Serebryany Bor- across the Moscow River in the west of the Russian capital. The opening of the bridge took place on December 27, 2007.

Competition for best project this bridge, which was supposed to connect three banks of the Moscow River at once, was announced in the early 2000s. In the end, the idea of ​​Omsk architects from LLC NPO MOSTOVIK won, who proposed a cable-stayed structure with an unusual arch made of tubular elements.

The length of the Zhivopisny Bridge is 1.5 km, the width is 40 m, the height of the arch is 105 m. The length of the main span is more than 400 meters, which ensures comfortable passage of river vessels. The main "highlight" of the Picturesque bridge is the unique Observation deck and a restaurant in the form of an elliptical "flying saucer", as if frozen above the water at a height of 100 meters...

BRIDGE HARBOR BRIDGE / HARBOR BRIDGE (1932). SYDNEY. AUSTRALIA

Harbor Bridge- the largest bridge in Sydney and one of the largest steel arch bridges in the world. Sydney people jokingly call this bridge "Hanger" due to its remarkable shape. The bridge opened on March 19, 1932. The length of the arch span of the bridge is 503 m. The total length of the bridge is 1,149 m. The width of the bridge is 49 m.

Harbor Bridge connects downtown ( South coast) from the central (North Shore) and crosses Port Jackson Bay.

One of the towers of the bridge houses a museum and the Pylon Lookout, which offers great views of the harbor and city centre. To climb the side arch of the bridge to its top, you only need rubber-soled shoes and a special suit with insurance, which is issued on the spot, the instructor will help you with everything else.

RAILWAY BRIDGE THROUGH THE KAMA (1899, 1998). Permian. Russia

Kamsky railroad bridge is one of the largest engineering structures in Russia at the beginning of the 20th century. The project of superstructures, developed by engineer E.N. Adadurov, was approved by the Administration for the Construction of the Siberian railway April 30, 1896 Construction began in 1897 Grand opening took place January 27, 1899 in Perm.

In 1919, the second truss of the bridge on the left bank was destroyed by the retreating troops of Kolchak. However, new structures for the destroyed farm were soon made at the Chusovoy Metallurgical Plant, and already on February 18, 1920, traffic along the Kamsky bridge was restored. The bridge has reached our timein a rebuilt form. In 1953, the bridge was expanded by dismantling ice cutters and erecting supports on the existing caisson base. Not only Russian, but also German and Hungarian factories were involved in the reconstruction (on account of repartitions).In 1988, the span structures were replaced by new ones designed by the Moscow Giprotransput Institute and the Chelyabinsk branch of Giprostroymost.In terms of its length (840 m), the Kama railway bridge is the largest in the Urals. More than 200 passenger and freight traffic passes through it every day. trains in both directions.

SKYBRIDGE/SKYBRIDGE/ (2014). SOCHI. RUSSIA

skybridge- 440-meter suspension bridge in the Akhshtyrsky gorge of the Adler district of Sochi. A wonderful new attraction of the extreme entertainment park SKYPARK AJ HACKETT SOCHI in the sea Olympic capital of Russia.

Skybridge can get into the Guinness Book of Records as the longest suspension bridge in the world. A 700-meter cable car leads to it. The structure sits at a height of 218m, reaching 290m above individual sections of the gorge, which is particularly impressive as the bridge is made of a cross-linked polymer and appears transparent.

The width of the bridge is only 70 centimeters. New Zealander AJ Hackett designed the new landmark in Sochi. The bridge offers an impressive view of the Mzymta River. On the bridge there are platforms for fans of bungee jumping (jumping from a height on a cable). The bridge is able to withstand a magnitude 9 earthquake.

GLASS BRIDGE (2015). GEOPARK IN YUNTAISHAN MOUNTAINS. CHINA

This is the longest glass bridge in the world. It is located in the Hunan Province Geopark in the Yuntaishan Mountains at an altitude of 180 m and is considered one of the most terrible on the planet.

The bridge was completely redone in 2015. The previous structure connecting the peaks of the Stone Buddha Mountain was made of wood and dilapidated over time. However, 11 fearless engineers working 12 hours a day managed to turn it into a unique 300-meter glass “attraction”, which creates the illusion of walking through the air at a great height.

Not everyone decides to walk along the Glass Bridge. The base of the bridge is made of two-layer glass 24 millimeters thick, which is 25 times stronger than ordinary window panes. The builders claim that the bridge is able to withstand a load of 800 kilograms per square meter.

Why did the bridge crack?

However, as soon as it opened, the super-strong glass bridge unexpectedly cracked when one of the tourists dropped a metal thermos of water on it. Eyewitnesses say that they were frightened by a loud sound and felt vibrations. Panic broke out, people screamed and tried to run off the bridge, risking crushing each other - a word in some blockbuster. Fortunately, things did not go beyond the cracks, and no one was hurt. Only one glass layer out of three was damaged from the fall of the thermos. Experts believe that the fault of the architects is not here. It's all about the features of glass - as a material. As we know from the laws of physics, even bulletproof glass can crack if hit at a certain point. Apparently, the thermos hit just that point. However, given the presence of several layers of glass, each of which has its own “risk points”, the probability of breaking the bridge completely, even due to the strongest blow, is actually zero.

ENVIRONMENTAL BRIDGE (2015). HUBEI PROVINCE. CHINA

Built in Hubei Province the world's first ecological low water bridge above a river. Remarkably, the four-kilometer bridge does not run across the river, but directly along the channel, which made it possible not to cut down trees during its construction. The bridge is part of a motorway, 10.5 km long. It follows the curves of the river exactly and connects the mountainous district with the central freeway. This bridge became a tourist attraction as soon as it opened. And many travelers have already set out to ride along the new ecological highway.

AKASHI-KAIKE BRIDGE (1998). HONSHU AND AWAJI ISLANDS. JAPAN

Akashi Kaike Bridge- one of the main works of engineering art in Japan. The longest suspension bridge in the world, reaching almost four kilometers. The length of steel cables stretched along the bridge is a total of 300,000 kilometers. That's enough to wrap the Earth 7.5 times! The bridge crosses the Akashi Strait and connects the city of Kobe on the island of Honshu with the city of Awaji on the island of Awaji. It is part of one of the three highways connecting Honshu and Shikoku.

Before the bridge was built, ferries ran across the Akashi Strait, which was very dangerous due to severe storms. In fact, the construction of the bridge began in 1988, and the opening took place on April 5, 1998. Initially, two concrete bases for the pylons were built at the bottom of the Akashi Strait. To do this, two huge round molds were placed on the shore for pouring concrete, then they were flooded. The difficulty was to sink them with great accuracy, but the builders of the bridge coped with this, despite the strong current in the Akashi Strait. For the construction of this bridge, a special concrete was developed that does not dissolve in water when poured. The next step in the construction of the bridge was the pulling of cables, which was carried out using a helicopter. In 1995, when both cables were stretched and it was possible to proceed with the installation of the roadway, there was a major earthquake of 7.3 points. And due to the change in the relief of the bottom of the strait, one of the pylons moved 1 m to the side, thus violating all calculations. However, the engineers found a solution, and construction work was delayed by only a month. Due to the high fare ($20), few car owners use the bridge, preferring to cross the strait by bus or, as before, by ferry.

SUSPENSION BRIDGE. NEPAL

There is a suspension bridge in Nepal, which was created not to decorate the landscape or attract tourists, but for the convenience of local residents. This bridge is stretched over the gorge, and every day hundreds of people and livestock cross it at their own peril and risk in the absence of any alternatives. The structure of the bridge is very mobile and weak, so it is very scary to walk on it.

"MONKEY BRIDGE". TATTON PARK. GREAT BRITAIN

An almost weightless bridge hovers over the pond, suspended from three huge white balloons in the English Tatton Park. The composition is called "Monkey Bridge". The author of the bridge is the French artist Olivier Grossetete. Unfortunately, people can’t run along such a crossing, it’s just a fabulous art installation.

VIADUCT MILLAU/MILLFU VIADUCT. FRANCE

Futuristic bridge above the clouds Millfu Viaduct located in France. At the time of its construction, the Millau Viaduct was the tallest traffic bridge in the world. The height of one of its pillars reaches 341 m, i.e. she is taller eiffel tower and just 40 meters below the Empire State Building in New York. The total length of the bridge is 2,460 m. Passing through this architectural wonder, it seems as if you are taking off.

BRIDGE "RAINBOW FOUNTAIN" BANPO BRIDGE (2009). SEOUL. KOREA

The fountain bridge is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the bridge on which the longest fountain in the world is located (length - 1140 m). The bridge connects the two banks of the Hanshui River in the South Korean city of Seoul and became a fountain only in 2009. To the music, illuminated by multi-colored LEDs, the jets of water move, performing a beautiful dance.

"DRUNK BRIDGE" / STORSEISUNDET BRU (1989).
MËRE-OG-ROMSDAL PROVINCE. NORWAY

Storseisundet bru- one of the seven bridges of the unique "Atlantic Road" of Norway, connecting the mainland and the island of Averoy in the province of Møre og Romsdal. Storsesandet Bridge built in such a way that at the moment of approaching to create the illusion of a springboard from which you can take off with the car. Locals call this bridge "Drunk", because its shape is constantly changing depending on the angle of view.

SUSPENSION BRIDGE KIKKI (1991). MIE PREFECTURE. JAPAN

The unique Kikki Y-shaped suspension bridge at the Aoyama Kogen Golf Club in Mie Prefecture was designed in 1991. The length of the bridge is 12 meters. This bridge provides members of the club with a free passage from the club house to the golf course. The uniqueness of the design lies in the fact that the bridge is designed without a single support and can be folded and unfolded. The bridge is controlled by hydraulic pumps in the railing. From an architectural point of view, the Kikki bridge is incredibly beautiful, its railings are made of precious wood and decorated with very fine carvings in the national style.

BRIDGE AQUEDUCTWASSERSTRAßENKREUZ MAGDEBURG(2003). BERLIN. GERMANY

Wasserstraßenkreuz Magdeburg- the largest water bridge in Germany, connecting internal port Berlin with ports on the Rhine. The length of the bridge is 918 m. The bridge is located 10 km north of the center of Magdeburg. On the right bank of the Elbe near the bridge is locality Hohenwart.

For the first time, the idea of ​​building such a bridge was expressed as early as 1919, and by 1938 the Rothensee ship lift and bridge supports were ready. During the First and Second World Wars, construction was delayed. Also, after the division of Germany into the FRG and the GDR, construction was postponed indefinitely by the government of the GDR. With the reunification of Germany, the construction of the bridge again became a priority. Construction began in 1997 and was completed six years later. In total, 0.5 billion euros were spent on the project. Before the construction of the bridge, the ships were forced to make a twelve-kilometer detour through the Rotenseev lock along the Elbe and through the Nigripp lock.

BRIDGE PYTHON/PYTHONBRUG (2001). AMSTERDAM. NETHERLANDS

Pythonbrug- a serpentine bridge in Amsterdam, connecting the Sporenburg peninsula with island of Borneo. This is one of the most bizarre bridges in the world. It was built in 2001. This post was designed and built by West 8.

AIOLA BRIDGE RESTAURANT (2003). GRATS. AUSTRIA

In 2003, New York architect Vito Acconci designed the Aiola Island Bridge, which spans the Mur River in the city of Graz. island part bridge - a small restaurant in the middle of the river with an interesting interior and an observation deck.

PONTE VECCHIO BRIDGE (1345). FLORENCE. ITALY

Ponte Vecchio- the oldest bridge in Florence and the only one that has retained its original appearance. The bridge was built in 1345. A distinctive feature of Ponte Vecchio is the houses crowded on both sides of it. In the center of the bridge, a row of buildings is interrupted by an open area from which you can admire the river and other bridges of the city.

ROYAL GORGE BRIDGE (1929). THE GRAND CANYON OF THE ARKANSAS RIVER. USA

366 meter bridge Royal Gorge, designed by George Cole and Frank Stael in grand canyon Arkansas River, became the prototype of the "Jurassic Park". This canyon gained particular fame in the middle of the 19th century. At that time, native silver was found there, but the deposit was quickly depleted. But archaeologists found the remains of dinosaurs in these places, and Canyon City instantly became a popular tourist town, especially for which a unique suspension attraction bridge with a boardwalk was built. True, in the 1960s, Royal Gorge became infamous as the “suicide bridge”, where those who wished to commit suicide specially came. Fortunately, at the beginning of the XXI century. they were replaced by tourists who want to make extreme jumps from the legendary bridge.

GATESHEAD MILLENNIUM BRIDGE (2001). GATEHEAD, NEWCASTLE. GREAT BRITAIN

The 126m Swing Bridge over the River Tyne between Gateshead and Newcastle, built by architects Chris Wilkinson and Jim Eyre to celebrate the new millennium, is a unique swing-and-turn structure. This design is based on two arches connected by cables, one of which serves as a footpath capable of passing small vessels under it; and the other is raised above the water by about 50 m. When a tall vessel approaches the bridge, the bridge performs a pirouette - the so-called “winking eye”, when six hydraulic jacks turn both arches 40 degrees around the axis connecting their ends, and their upper points are at a height of about 25 m above the water. Thus, the bridge “winks” about 2000 times a year, and every time a lot of people gather to look at it. The bridge weighing more than 800 tons is able to withstand a collision with a ship with a displacement of up to 4000 tons, moving at a speed of up to 4 knots. The Gateshead Millennium Bridge has won over 30 engineering, architectural and design awards. In 2007, the Royal Mint placed his image on the reverse of the one pound coin.

SKY BRIDGE/LANGKAWI SKY BRIDGE (2004). LANGKAWI ISLAND. MALAYSIA

Architects: Peter Wyss, Höltschi & Schurter Dipl. Ing. ETH/SIA AG.

The mysteriously curved "Heavenly Bridge" really seems to be hovering over an abyss at an altitude of 700 m above sea level. Langkawi Sky Bridge is located near the top of Mat Chichang Mountain on resort island Langkawi. Pirates of the Andaman Sea once hid there, and now it is a UNESCO Geopark. The length of the bridge is 125 m. It rests on just one column and cables fixed in the rocks. cable car in two stages with an intermediate stop, it lifts tourists to the observation bridge at an altitude of 712 m, from where a view of the gorges, the sea and the nearby islands of Thailand opens. In 2005, the bridge was awarded the Footbridge International Competition.

BRIDGE-TRANSFORMER / ROLLING BRIDGE (2005). PADDINGTON. GREAT BRITAIN

The unique octagonal transformer bridge in Paddington literally unfolds every Friday at noon, turning into a 12-meter walkway over the boat channel adjacent to the canal between London and Birmingham.

The English sculptor Thomas Heatherwick, who created this miracle together with Anthony Hunt and Packman Lucas, spied on the principle of operation of this “segmented kinetic sculpture” from ... a garden caterpillar. Hidden within the foldable metal parapet of the bridge are hydraulic pistons that synchronously deploy and retract the bridge, which won the prestigious British Structural Steel Design Award in 2005.

HENDERSON WAVES (2008). SINGAPORE

This 36-meter footbridge is the tallest in Singapore. It links Mount Faber Park and Telok Blanga Hill Park.

The length of the bridge is 274m. The design of the bridge is very unusual. Seven ribbed steel bulges above and below the decking of the bridge form a system of side niches, in which there are places for recreation, with benches and tables. The interior of the bridge is made of yellow balau wood, the exterior is made of ribbed plate metal structures, in which lighting devices are hidden for beautiful night illuminations.

GESHER HA-MEITARIM (2008).ISRAEL

The 360-meter bridge at the intersection of Herzl Boulevard and Jaffa Road in Jerusalem is twice jubilee: it was created for the 60th anniversary of the State of Israel and is the fortieth bridge in the work of the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. As conceived by the architect, the bridge for the high-speed tram line with footpaths, suspended on 66 guys assembled into a single parabolic structure on a single pylon 119 m high, symbolizes the harp of King David. The first two years after the opening, before the launch of the tram line, the bridge was exclusively pedestrian, contrary to forecasts and objections, becoming one of the architectural landmarks ancient city. The new bridge suddenly found itself at the center of a political scandal. It is located on the border of East Jerusalem, captured by Israel during the Six Day War and still legally considered the occupied Palestinian territory. The hardliners in the PLO strongly objected to the construction and threatened to sue the Israeli government.

PONT GUSTAVE-FLAUBERT (2008). RUAN.FRANCE

Pont Gustave Flaubert is located in Rouen and is considered the highest drawbridge in Europe (total height 91 m, the height of the roadbed is 55 m). Its length is 670 m. The bridge was designed by Aymeric Zublen, Michel Virlojo and François Gilliard cruise ships, but also sailboats participating in the Rouen Armada ship parade. By the way, its opening took place before the next "Armada". The bridge bears the name of the Rouen-born French writer Gustave Flaubert, and its lifting mechanism is launched 30-40 times a year. Each roadbed has its own lift section. At the same time, the opening between the platforms of the bridge, hanging over the river at a height of 7 m, partly retains the influx of sunlight to the water under the bridge, which supports the natural ecosystem of the river.

BRIDGE OF PEACE (2010). TBILISI. GEORGIA

The 156-meter pedestrian Peace Bridge over the Kura River, connecting Old Tbilisi with new microdistricts, is one of the most recognizable buildings in the Georgian capital.

Bridge of Peace in Tbilisi. Photo: soloway.org.ua

The Norman Foster-inspired glass-panel canopy bridge was designed by Italian architect Michele de Lucchi in collaboration with French lighting designer Philippe Martino.

A curious illumination system is built into the design of the Bridge of Peace: in the evening and at night, every hour, 30,000 light bulbs broadcast a message in Morse code, visible on both parapets of the bridge. This message is made up of the names of the elements of the periodic table that make up the human body. According to the architect, "this message is a hymn to life and peace between people and nations." For Tbilisi, this bridge played the same role as the Eiffel Tower for Paris, becoming a new symbol of the ancient city, being a modern technological structure.

MOSES BRIDGE (2011). FORT ROVER. NETHERLANDS

Moses Bridge- the newest of the unusual bridges in the world. It is located in Fort Roover, built in the 17th century. as part of the Brabant line of structures, protecting Holland from the invasion of the French and Spaniards.

During the large-scale reconstruction of the fort, the designers were given a difficult task - to throw a bridge over the fortress moat for tourists, making it almost invisible. The architects brilliantly coped with the task, the bridge was designed in such a way that the pedestrian flooring is below the water level. From a distance it is invisible, but upon closer inspection it resembles a small ditch cutting through the river. Hence the name in honor of the prophet Moses, before whom the waters parted. The bridge is made of specially treated and water-resistant wood. The Moses Bridge was shortlisted for the prestigious Dutch Design Awards.

I came to the conclusion that you should not get involved in sorting out some stupid disputes. So, from me - bare facts, from you - surprise or lack of it 🙂

1. So let's go. The definition of the longest bridge in the world is rather vague. Therefore, I suggest you get acquainted with the longest bridge in the world over the water surface.

2. It is called Qingdao Haiwan Bridge and is located in China.

3. The bridge is 42,500 meters long and cost the Chinese government $8.72 billion.

4. If you don’t “bother” where the bridge is located, then the Bang Na highway in Thailand should be considered the longest bridge.

5. In reality, Bang Na is an elevated bridge-type structure.

6. The length of the giant is 54 kilometers.

7. The longest suspension bridge (determined by the length of the main span) is located in Japan.

8. It connects the city of Kobe (Honshu island) and the city of Awaji (the island of the same name).

9. The central span of this bridge is 1991 meters long, which, in fact, is a record. The total length of the bridge is 3911 meters. Oh yeah, it's called Akashi-Kaikyo.

10. The longest dam bridge in the world is located in the USA and passes through Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana.

11. The bridge consists of two independent roads. The one that is longer - 38 kilometers and 420 meters. The total number of concrete piles of the bridge exceeds 9,000!

12. In the Dutch Rotterdam, there is another “record holder”, which is called the Erasmus Bridge.

13. It consists of two structures and is a single-support suspension bridge.

14. Before you is the world's longest drawbridge Erasmusbrug.

15. Its length is 802 meters.

16. The world's longest bicycle and pedestrian bridge is the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, located on the Mississippi River in Illinois.

17. Until 1967, the legendary Highway 66 (Route 66) passed through this bridge, but the route was subsequently changed.

18. For 31 years, the bridge was essentially empty, until in 1999 it was officially designated as a bicycle and pedestrian bridge. The total length of the bridge is 1631 meters.

19. The longest wooden bridge in the world is located in Myanmar and is called U Bein.

20. It was built back in 1849, and its length is 1.2 kilometers.

23. The longest natural bridge in the world is the rainbow bridge, which was formed as a result of the washing out of the rock by the flow of river water.

24. The bridge is located in the US, Utah.

25. Its height (88.4 meters) is greater than its length (83.8 meters).

26. The funny longest plastic bridge is located in the Scottish town of Aberfeldy and leads to the local golf club. The total length of the Wade Bridge is 113 meters.

27. The longest aqueduct bridge (water bridge) is located in German city Magdeburg.

28. It allows two channels to intersect - the Middle German and the channel connecting the Elbe and Havel rivers.

29. The total length of the bridge is 918 meters and, in addition to ships, pedestrians can walk on it.

30. The Millau Viaduct, located in France, is very beautiful and futuristic.

31. The bridge was created to relieve the road passing through the town of Millau, which suffers every summer from congestion with the participation of tourists. The highway on which the viaduct is located connects Paris and Southern City Beziers.

32. The maximum height of the support at the bridge is 341 meters, which is higher than the Eiffel Tower! The total length is 2460 meters.

34. Another of the highest bridges in the world is located in US state Colorado, over the Royal Gorge. Previously, the Royal Gorge Bridge was also used by cars, but now it is used only by pedestrians.

36. The Arkansas River snakes along the bottom of the gorge, and the distance from the bridge to the surface of the water below is 321 meters.

37. The length of the bridge is only 384 meters, and the width is 5 meters.

39. Sources state that if we consider the concept of "highest bridge" in relation to the height above sea level, then the Bailey Bridge in Indian Himalayas located in the Ladakh valley.

40. Given that the valley itself is on average at an altitude of 5602 meters, the conclusion is simple. But there is not a single picture of the bridge. Therefore, we believe in the word. The widest large-span bridge in the world, located in Australian city Sydney and runs through the entire city harbor. The Sydney Harbor Bridge is 49 meters wide and 1149 meters long. It contains a bicycle and pedestrian paths, two railway tracks and an eight-lane highway for cars. The total weight of steel bridge structures is 52,800 tons.

41. Well, if we consider all the bridges, it turns out that the widest bridge is located ... in St. Petersburg!

42. It passes through the Moika River and is called the Blue Bridge. Its width, in fact, is equal to the width of St. Isaac's Square, into which it seems to have grown. The width of the bridge is almost three times its length! The blue bridge is 97.3 meters wide! For those who don’t see, I’ll tell you: in the second photo, it starts right behind the monument 😉

43. The bridge with the highest real throughput is the Howrah Bridge in the Indian city of Kolkata across the Hooghly River, which flows into the Ganges.

44. The daily norm of the bridge is 4 million pedestrians and about 150,000 vehicles.

45. Bridge Zavikon Island (Zavikon Island Bridge) is officially considered the shortest in the world. Its length is only ten meters.

46. ​​The bridge is international, as it connects two islands, one of which belongs to Canada, and the second to the USA. Located in a region called the Thousand Islands.

Bridges are built every year in the world with a length of 1 to 100 km. The largest of them are built for cars, less often for trains and pedestrians. They are erected by various types of buildings (mounted, arched, cable-stayed).

The longest bridge in the world is located in China. Due to the large population, most of the long bridges are built by this state. As a result of industrialization, China not only began to equip cities, but also to build infrastructure.

Danyang-Kunshan Viaduct

Danyang-Kunshan viaduct this moment is the longest of all. Construction took place from 2008 to 2011, more than $ 10 billion was spent on the construction. To speed up production, the bridge was built from two sides at the same time, towards each other.

Its length is 164.8 km, connecting 2 eastern Chinese cities: Nanjing and Shanghai. Part of this bridge, 9 km long, runs over Yangcheng Lake. Concrete structures for it were simultaneously produced by 10 factories, and 10 thousand people participated in the work. On the way of the bridge, there are lake and mountainous terrain, in which tunnels were specially laid.

The longest bridge in the world is the Danyang-Kunshan Viaduct.

On the Danyang-Kunshan viaduct there is a high-tech railway line, which has only 5 stations. The project is made in such a way that it can withstand strong earthquakes and various natural disasters.

Great Tianjin

Tianjin Viaduct (Great Tianjin) is located on the 2nd line in the ranking of the largest routes in the world. The construction took place from 2008 to 2011 in the People's Republic of China. Its length is approximately 113.7 km, uniting Beijing, Langfang and Qingxian.

Like the Danyang-Kunshan overpass, this one is also a railway one, on which modern high-speed trains run daily. It takes less than an hour to get from Beijing to the last station.

Bridge over the Wei

On the 3rd place there is also a railway bridge from China. The length of this flyover is 79.73 km, it connects the cities: Xi'an and Zhengzhou. The construction was completed in 2008, but the building was commissioned in 2010. As it travels, the overpass across Wei crosses not only road and railroad tracks, but also Lake Wei twice.

At the time of its opening, this overpass was the largest in the world.

But already in 2011, the PRC built the Tianjin and Danyang-Kunshan viaducts, twice overtaking the previous 1st place. There is an opinion that it was after the resounding success with the way through Wei that they decided to implement even more ambitious ideas.

Bang Na Highway

The longest bridge in the world for cars is the Bang H highway with a length of 54 km. Construction was carried out for 5 years, from 1995 to 2000. The cost of such a project cost Thailand $1 billion. The highway has a total of 6 lanes (3 in one direction and 3 in the other direction).

The construction of Bang Na was made in order to eliminate large traffic jams in the direction of the city of Bangkok. The highway is paid, and if you do not want to pay, there is a land-based alternative. The bridge is in demand among motorists, because it allows not only to get to your destination without traffic jams, but also to admire beautiful views.

qingdao bridge

The Qingdao Bridge is currently ranked 5th among the longest overpasses in the world, as well as 1st among those built over water. It runs right through Jiaozhou Bay, opening the way from Qingdao to Huangdao in the People's Republic of China. The length of this path is 42.5 km. The Qingdao Bridge was completed in 2011, its construction lasted for 4 years.

A total of 10 thousand people worked on it in a simultaneous building towards each other.

Such a structure cost 5.5 billion pounds. During its construction, more than 450 thousand tons of metal structures were used. It was designed to withstand an 8-magnitude earthquake and natural disasters, as well as a direct hit from a ship with a displacement of 300,000 tons. According to statistics, about 30,000 cars pass through this overpass every day.

Pontchartrain Dam Bridge

The dam bridge across Lake Pontchartrain today is located in 9th place and in 2nd place after the Qingdao flyover along the tracks laid over the sea. Its length is 38.4 km. It connects 2 cities: Metairie and Mandeville and is a causeway. Built in 1956 and entered service in 1969. The total cost of such a project is $56.7 million.

All the time of its existence, this overpass was paid (with the exception of incidents during the action of Hurricane Katrina). From the moment of its opening, a ride on it from any direction cost motorists $ 1.5. Since 1999, the entrance fee from the north side has been removed, and from the south it has been doubled.

During its existence, the Pontchartrain Dam Bridge was not destroyed, thereby surviving Hurricane Katrina and 3 collisions with a barge. The first collision occurred on January 17, 1960 due to thick fog, the barge crashed into the base of the bridge, no one was injured.

On June 16, 1964, the second collision took place. Early in the morning, a tug with two barges crashed into the base of the bridge, bringing down 4 of its spans. As a result, 6 people died, who at that moment were passing through it by bus.

The 3rd incident occurred on August 1, 1974. Then at the same time several barges collided with the base and brought down 3 spans. Several cars fell down, 3 people died.

Bridge over Hangzhou Bay

The largest transoceanic overpass in the world across the Hangzhou Bay (Great Transoceanic Bridge) connects 2 cities: Ningbo and Shanghai in the People's Republic of China with a length of 36 km. The construction of the bridge lasted 5 years, from 2003 to 2008. Created for road transport and has 6 lanes (3 in one direction and 3 in the opposite direction).

In total, the cost of such a bridge cost about $1.4 billion. The project of routes across the Hangzhou Bay was developed and modified for 10 years. It was conceived to develop and raise the tourism business in the city of Ningbo.

Shanghai Maglev

Shanghai Maglev is a 30 km long bridge across which railways, it connects Longyang Lu Subway Station with Pudong Airport. This bridge is known for one of the fastest maglev trains and accelerates to a speed of 431 km/h. He covers the entire distance in just 7 minutes. 20 sec. The project cost China $1.3 billion.

The fare on such a train is approximately $ 7.5, but discounts are provided for air passengers.

Initially, this railway bridge was supposed to be extended to 175 km, but then the work was frozen. At the moment, it is believed that this bridge will no longer be extended, but there has been no official announcement about this.

Bridge tunnel across the Chesapeake Bay

The bridge-tunnel across the Chesapeake Bay is a system of 6 tracks, 2 of which are underwater tunnels, and another 4 run along artificial embankments. This bridge system is located in Virginia, USA, its length is approximately 28.4 km. The construction was completed in 1964, in 1999 the surface routes were expanded, replacing 2 lanes with 4.

The underwater part of the bridge remained two-lane. For a while, this project was called one of the 7 wonders of engineering. You can enjoy a trip through the bridge-tunnel over the Chesapeake Bay by paying $12.

King Fahd Bridge

The King Fahd Bridge is a complex of tracks and dams located in the city of Al Khobar. It is named after the king Saudi Arabia Fahd ibn Abdel Azizi Al Saud. Construction lasted 4 years, from 1982 to 1986. The length of the flyover is 25 km, and the cost is $1.2 billion. The whole complex consists of 5 bridges.

In 2011, the location had a positive effect on the strategic component of the country, allowing for the rapid transfer of 1,000 military personnel and 500 police officers from the UAE to eliminate the resulting disorder in Bahrain.

Cable-stayed bridge in Vladivostok

The longest arch bridge in the world is the cable-stayed bridge in Vladivostok (Russian cable-stayed bridge). It runs through the Eastern Bosporus Strait and connects Cape Novosilsky and the Nazimov Peninsula. Known for the largest span among all cable-stayed tracks - 1104 m, as well as for its highest point structures - 324 m.

The construction of the cable-stayed bridge began in 2008 and lasted until 2012. The cost of the entire project cost about $1 billion.

The longest arch bridges

Bridge table:

Characteristic	Lupu Bridge	Pont de la Liberation Bridge
Description	Lupu Bridge today occupies the 1st position among the longest arched bridges. It is located in the People's Republic of China, Shanghai city. The bridge is laid across the Huangpu River. Construction lasted 3 years, from 2000 to 2003. This bridge can easily pass about 85 thousand cars a day, since it has 6 lanes (3 in one direction and 3 in the other direction). Also, Lupu is not only the longest, but also the owner of the largest arch span - 550 m. The height is relatively small - only 46 m. ​​Approximately $ 320 million was spent during construction.	To date, arch bridges have not decreased in popularity, only the technologies and materials with which they are built have changed. The Pont de la Liberation bridge in Villeneuve-sur-Lot, France is an exception to all the rules. It was built over 100 years ago, but in terms of reliability and size it can compete with modern designs. It is laid across the river Lot.
Length	Its length reaches 3900 m.	Its length is 96 m.
Material	45 thousand tons of metal structures were used.	From ordinary brick and concrete

Longest suspension bridges

Suspension bridges are those in which the base of the structure is made of flexible structures (chains, cables, cables), and the rest is suspended.

Among them are 3:

• Akashi Kaike.
• Xihoumen Bridge.
• Humber Bridge.

The longest bridge in the world (3911 m) for pedestrians - Akashi-Kaike Located in Japan, connects 2 cities: Kobe and Awaji. The decision to build a bridge arose from the insecurity of the previous crossing. Previously, people moved to the other side with the help of a ferry, but storms often pass in this strait. So in 1955, during a severe storm, several ferries sank.

Initially, it was planned to open a road for cars and trains along the bridge, but after the start of construction, only the automobile part was left. The construction of the Akashi-Kaike bridge lasted 10 years, from 1988 to 1998. The cost was approximately 500 billion yen. The main problem during the construction was the installation of two huge forms for pouring concrete.

Despite the strong current, the workers still managed to install them with an error of 10 cm. The cables of the bridge were pulled by a helicopter. In 1995, another difficulty appeared after a sudden 7 magnitude earthquake. The bridge itself remained intact, but the pylon moved 1 m, thereby violating all the engineering solutions of the designers.

We got out of this situation by lengthening the beams and increasing the gaps between the guys.

Over time, the design of the bridge was refined to be able to withstand an 8-magnitude earthquake and other natural disasters. The Xihoumen Bridge is located in the Zhoushan Archipelago, People's Republic of China. The length of the bridge is 2.6 km, and its main section is 1.65 km, due to which it is in first place in this category.

It was built in 4 years, from 2005 to 2009, the date of commencement of operation had to be postponed due to the collision of the vessel with the bridge support. The cost of such a building is 2.5 billion yuan. The Humber Bridge is located in England and spans the River Humber, linking North Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire. It was built back in 1981.

The bridge is 2.2 km long and 155 m high. It occupies the 5th position in the top of the longest suspension single-span bridges. The fare on this path is paid and for cars it is 2.7 pounds sterling, for trucks it is more expensive. About 15,000 cars pass through it every day.

Longest pedestrian bridges

3 longest pedestrian bridges:

1. Europabrucke.
2. Titan R.T.
3. Skybridge, Russia.

Europabrücke (European) is by far the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world. Its length is 494 m and it lies at an altitude of 85 m. It is located in resort town Zermatt, and the path is being laid between it and Grehan. Before the construction, there was already a bridge on this site, but later it suffered from a rockfall, as a result of which it was closed.

It is designed in such a way that it cannot be shaken. Withstands high loads. It offers a beautiful view of the surroundings and the Bernese Alps from a bird's eye view.

The second longest pedestrian suspension bridge is also located in Germany, in the Harz region. Its length is 483 m. It is laid over the Rappbode River, connecting two mountains. Near the bridge there is a bungee jumping tower and the largest dam in Germany.

The bridge is able to withstand the simultaneous presence of 200 people on it, and its railings are covered with a special net in order to avoid falling out. If you want to walk at a height of 75 m and enjoy the views, you must pay 6 euros.

At the 3rd place is the Skybridge suspension pedestrian bridge in the city of Sochi, Russia. Its length is 439 m, and it rises above the deep Akhshtyrskaya depression at an altitude of 207 m. There are 2 special platforms on the bridge from which you can enjoy the surroundings, and the Mzymta River flows under them. In the distance you can see the Black Sea and the Caucasus Mountains.

It was designed in such a way that it could withstand a magnitude 9 earthquake, strong gale, hurricane and other natural disasters.

During its construction, more than 700 thousand metal structures and 2 thousand cubic meters of concrete were used. For the most extreme, there are 2 attractions on the bridge: a bungee jumping tower with a height of 207 meters and the world's largest mounted swing, their arm length reaches 170 meters.

The longest road bridges

The longest road bridges are 55 km long. They are usually subject to speed limits.

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge is a whole complex of road bridges, it includes:

• Rising highways.
• Cable paths.
• Underwater tunnels.

Their total length is 55 km, and the cost was $ 20 billion.

This network of paths unites the 3 largest cities in the region:

• Hong Kong.
• Zhuhai.
• Macau.

The construction took 8 years, from 2009 to 2017. The paths were erected in turn. During the period of work, already finished parts of the bridge were used for their intended purpose. According to the authoritative publications of the Chinese People's Republic injured during construction. a large number of workers. According to the architects' calculations, such a bridge should last approximately 120 years before it needs to be repaired.

The maximum speed that can be developed on these tracks is 100 km/h. The Manchak Swamp Viaduct is a path in Louisiana, USA. Its length reaches 36.7 km, and the cost of such an architectural structure is approximately $165 million. A highway was built through the Manchak swamp in 1979. It consists of two lines, each of which has 4 lanes.

More than 2,500 vehicles pass through it every day. The Manchak Swamp Viaduct is located in Louisiana, USA. Its length reaches 36.7 km, and the cost of such an architectural structure is approximately $165 million. The highway through the Manchak swamp was built back in 1979. The bridge consists of two lines, each of which has 4 lanes, and more than 2,500 cars pass through it every day.

The Junyang Bridge connects two cities: Zhenjiang and Yangzhou and runs over the Yangtze River. The flyover is 35.6 km long, and its total cost was about $700 million. Its construction lasted 5 years, from 2000 to 2005. Almost the entire complex is a flyover and only over the Yangtze River it is divided into two bridges.

Chinese bridges are considered the longest in the world. They are built if necessary for transportation between major cities. One of the functions is security, as ferry crossings dangerous during a storm. The construction of bridges allows you to speed up travel and reduce traffic congestion.

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