Bridges are the crown of the most perfect and grandiose architectural structures created by human genius. It's not only convenient way movements and shortcuts, but also a real work of art, which at all times aroused genuine interest and admiration. After all, the bridge structures look truly majestic, striking in their scale, incredible beauty and fantastic flight engineering, being true example celebrations of the most advanced technologies. 
Unique bridges of the world. Each bridge is unique and unrepeatable; at this stage of human development they were created huge amount. Novate.ru has already introduced its readers to some of the most grandiose creations of mankind. Naturally, it’s simply not possible to tell about them all, so in today’s review we will introduce you only to the longest bridges in the world, which amaze with their scale, grandiose scope, genius and fantastic beauty. Of course, this record is not constant, because almost every year in different corners planet, a new unique structure appears, which is even more perfect and majestic, eclipsing its predecessors (and this fact is very pleasing!)
1. Run Yang Bridge (length 35,660 m, China)
Run Young Bridge is the most long bridge across the river. (China). IN lately It so happens that when it comes to the most incredible and grandiose achievements of engineering, China finds itself on the first step of the pedestal, and bridge construction is the most striking confirmation of this. More than once, Novate.ru has written about advanced ideas and achievements of the Celestial Empire, striking in their scale and genius. Thanks to such incredible zeal and desire to create the very best in the category of “the longest bridges in the world,” China was awarded 7 times out of 10! 
The Run Yang Bridge spans the Yangtze River (China). The Run Yang Bridge was built in China in 2007 and is considered the longest bridge across the river. It connects the shores at the very wide place Yangtze River. The Run Young Bridge is amazing technical solution, because this amazing structure is a complex structure consisting of an overpass, a suspension bridge and a cable-stayed bridge. 2. Hangzhou Bay Bridge (length 35,673 m, China)
Transoceanic Bridge over Hangzhou Bay (China). The Hangzhou Bay Bridge is the longest transoceanic cable-stayed bridge in the world, connecting the cities of Shanghai and Ningbo (Zhejiang Province). This fantastic bridge crosses not only the Hangzhou Bay in the East China Sea, but also the Qiantang River located in the Yangtze River Delta, and is one of the most beautiful bridges in the world. 
Bridge over Hangzhou Bay (China). The Hangzhou Bay Bridge was built over a very complex water area, because one of the most powerful water flows on the planet passes here. Therefore, when creating such a significant structure, bridge builders and designers made precise calculations to ensure complete safety and reliability of the structure.
3. Yangcun Bridge (length 35,812 m, China)
Yangcun Bridge is the longest flyover bridge in China. The Yangcun Bridge with a total length of 35 km 812 m was commissioned in 2008. He is part railway Beijing - Tianjin and is considered the longest flyover bridge in China. 4. Menchek Swamp Bridge (length 36,710 m, USA)
Manchac Swamp bridge is the longest bridge in the USA. This unusual bridge with a length of just over 36 kilometers, it was created back in the 70s of the last century in the state of Louisiana (USA). The Menchek Swamp Bridge is a very impressive 36.7 km long and is part of the state's main highway. 
The Manchac Swamp bridge is part of the Louisiana Highway (USA). Since it was laid over a marshy area, this made the task very difficult for developers and contractors. Bridge builders had to drive 76-meter piles into the swamp to ensure the reliability of the entire structure and safety for many years of operation.
5. Dam bridge over Lake Pontchartrain (length 38,420 m, USA)
The dam bridge over Lake Pontchartrain connects Metairie and Mandeville (USA). Although the Celestial Empire holds the lead in this nomination, it is this American bridge is the longest continuous structure above water surface.
Pontchartrain Bridge in satellite images. The causeway bridge consists of two parallel lanes that connect the cities of Metairie and Mandeville, located on opposite shores of Lake Pontchartrain. To support such a massive structure, more than 9,000 concrete piles were driven and secured.
6. Qingdao Bridge (length 42,500 m, China)
Qingdao Bridge over Jiaozhou Bay (China). This grand bridge spans the Jiaozhou Bay and, as of 2011, was the longest bridge in the world over water. The Qingdao Bridge is a six-lane structure that connects the city of Qingdao with the Huangdao industrial area. 
The Qingdao Bridge is listed in the Guinness Book of Records (China). Since it passes over the sea, a special structure was designed that can withstand the impact of a typhoon, an eight-magnitude earthquake or a collision with a ship with a displacement of up to 300,000 tons.
7. Bang Na Highway (length 54,000 m, Thailand)
The most ambitious above-ground bridge-type structure was created in Bangkok. This longest road bridge with a length of 54,000 m, passing as a second tier over the streets of Bangkok, does not cross a single water barrier. 
Bang Na Highway, Thailand. Such a grandiose land facility was planned in order to relieve congestion on the main directions of vehicle traffic. The width of the highway is 27.2 meters, and the car traffic There are 3 lanes in each direction. 8. Hong Kong – Zhuhai – Macau Bridge (length 55,000 m, China)
The longest bridge in the world connected Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macau (China). On at the moment it is the longest sea bridge in the world, connecting three Chinese metropolises on the coast South China Sea. This large-scale project includes: the longest underwater tunnel, located at a depth of 48 meters, with a length of 6,700 m, three artificially created islands and the bridge itself, the length of which is 29,600 m. 
The bridge turns into the world's longest underwater tunnel (Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (China). The large-scale Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau complex is designed for a 120-year service life and can withstand an earthquake of magnitude up to 8. Thanks to its construction, travel time has been significantly reduced between Hong Kong and Zhuhai, Macau from three hours to 30 minutes.
9. Zhanghua-Kaohsiung Viaduct (length 157,310 m, Republic of China)
The Changhua-Kaohsiung Viaduct is part of the Taiwan Railway. This bridge, the second longest in the world, connects Baguashan and Cuoing, located on the western side of the island, and is integral part high speed railway Taiwan. 
The Zhanghua-Kaohsiung Viaduct connects Baguashan and Cuoing (Republic of China). The Zhanghua-Kaohsiung Viaduct is one of the most complex structures in bridge construction due to the fact that it is located in an active seismic zone. 10. Danyang-Kunshan Viaduct (length 164,800 m, China)
The Danyang-Kunshan Viaduct passes over gorges, depressions, lakes and fields (China). This longest bridge in the world is truly unique, because it crosses many different obstacles on its way, ranging from rivers, canals, lakes, rice fields, and deep gorges and abysses. 
The Danyang-Kunshan Viaduct has an incredible transport interchange(China). The Danyang-Kunshan Viaduct is part of the high-speed railway that connects with Shanghai. Several trains can move across this grand bridge at the same time, and cars move along the adjacent lanes. The construction of this large-scale bridge structure took only 4 years. For many centuries, bridges have played a very important role important role, and not only transport, but also aesthetic. 02.06.2013
The longest bridges in the world
No. 5. Qingdaos Bay Bridge
Construction period: 2007-2011
This the first longest water bridge located in China, stretches over Jiaozhou Bay for 42 km. It took no less than 5.5 billion pounds sterling to build the bridge! Six lanes and a reinforced structure and, as a result, a reduction in the time spent on traveling from the city to the industrial zone - 30 minutes.
No. 4. Bang Na Highway, Thailand
Construction period: 1995-2000
The 54 km long bridge stretches in Bangkok in the form of toll highway, which begins at the entrance to the city. The main goal is to combat traffic jams. Six lanes cope with this task quite well.
No. 3. Bridge over Wei, China
Construction period: 2008
The bridge, which crosses the Wei River and several other rivers twice, carries the Zhengzhou Line railway tracks over its 80 km.
No. 2. Tianjin Viaduct, China
Construction period: 2008-2010
Another railway bridge and again in Chinese people's republic. 113.7 km crosses two provinces. They can withstand the load of both regular and high-speed trains.
No. 1. Tanyang-Kunshan Viaduct, China
Construction period: 2008-2010
The longest bridge in the world also intended for railways. 164.8 km pass over both the water surface (the most long distance– 9 km) and over land.
The largest (highest) bridges in the world
No. 5. Stone-Cutting Bridge, Hong Kong
Construction period: 2004-2009
The bridge connects several islands and is a cable-stayed structure. Its height is 298 meters, length is 1 km. To avoid destruction by a typhoon, which is common in these areas, the bridge is additionally strengthened.
No. 4. Akashi-Kaikyo, Japan
Construction period: 1994-1998
In addition to its impressive height (298 meters), this bridge is distinguished by another feature: between the two load-bearing pillars, the largest span in the world was created - its length is 1991 meters, there are three spans in total. There is a toll to cross the bridge, however, according to forecasts, it will pay for its construction only after 30 years, without taking into account inflation.
No. 3. Sutong Bridge over the Yangtze, China
Construction period: 2003-2008
The construction of a 306-meter-high road bridge connecting Nantong and Shanghai has reduced travel time between them from four hours to one.
No. 2. Russian Bridge, Russia
Construction period: 2008-2012
This cable-stayed bridge has largest span among similar ones – 1104 meters! AND highest pylons– 324 meters. The bridge connects the mainland with Russky Island, hence the name. Despite the scale of construction and the records set during it, construction has been repeatedly criticized - for cost and corruption mainly.
No. 1. Millau Viaduct, France
Construction period: 2001-2004
Another cable-stayed bridge this time the tallest transport in the world! Its supports stand at the bottom of a gorge in the Tarn River valley. He's taller Eiffel Tower, but lower (40 m) than the Empire State Building in New York. Height itself high point– 343 meters. It was originally conceived with the aim of eliminating traffic jams on the routes leading from Paris to the south. The project was a success, the A75 highway (of which it is part) became free and significantly speeded up the movement of motorists.
Hangzhou, China
The longest road bridge This is the one that is recognized in the world because its length is thirty-six kilometers. This transoceanic structure reduced the distance between Ningbo and Shanghai by three hundred and twenty kilometers. Such a large-scale construction made a huge contribution to transport infrastructure China.
2nd place 
Millau, France
The title itself high bridge occupies Millau, or as it is sometimes called Millot. Having grown to 343 meters, the handsome man has the right to boast of his highest supports. A miracle, 2.4 km long, came out of skillful hands English architect Norman Foster and French engineer Michel Virlogeau. The traffic is two-way, each direction has 2 lanes.
3rd place 
Golden Gate, USA
This is simply a three-kilometer legend (length 2,737 m), because for many years it held the palm among suspension bridges. It is also considered the most recognizable bridge, often appearing in various pictures, screensavers, frames of films and TV series. Maybe that’s why suicides are drawn to him like a magnet. Rarely does a month go by without some crazy person trying to commit suicide here.
Tower Bridge, UK
The famous design is a recognized symbol of Great Britain. Exceptional Feature The bridge is that a multi-ton colossus is raised in just 1 minute. The ingenious creators prudently created special pedestrian galleries that make it possible not to stop the flow of people while ships pass. The bridge has existed since one thousand eight hundred and ninety-four.
5th place 
Vasco da Gama, Portugal
1998 marks exactly five hundred years since Vasco da Gama discovered sea route Europe - India. It was in honor of this Portuguese navigator that this beautiful seventeen-kilometer bridge was named, including the main road, viaducts, and access roads. The design can withstand powerful gusts of wind and strong earthquakes.
6th place 
Bosphorus Bridge, Türkiye
This is who has the honor of connecting two continents: Asia and Europe. In addition, it unites the Asian and European parts of the Turkish state. More than half a million passengers cross this bridge every day. The authorities had to block pedestrian traffic due to constant attempts suicide.
Pearl Bridge, Japan 
A real miracle is the construction of a bridge in one of the most seismically unstable areas in the world. Many people know him under the name Akashi Kaike. The builders used so many steel cables when constructing the structure that if they were folded into one, they could girdle the Earth several times. For nine years, engineers and architects struggled with difficult natural conditions, but in the end they defeated them, creating this amazing structure.
8th place 
Banpo Bridge, Korea
Translated from Korean, Banpo (Panpo) means “rainbow”. Along one side of the bridge there is a fountain, the jets of which shoot to the side and down. It shimmers with all the colors of the rainbow, revealing an incredibly beautiful sight. The duration of this miracle is approximately one thousand one hundred meters.
Brooklyn Bridge, USA 
This masterpiece of engineering is one of New York's most popular attractions. For the first time, steel rods were used for construction. The bridge is located between Brooklyn and Manhattan. Traffic here is allowed for pedestrians, bicycles and cars. National Historic Landmarks designated the Brooklyn Bridge in the 1970s.
10th place 
Forth Bridge, Scotland
The construction of this steel railway giant continued for eight years. This impressive structure connects the Fife region and Edinburgh across the Firth of Forth.
Do you think this is a bridge? engineering design having a length of at most a couple of kilometers, laid through a river or mountain gorges. You are wrong, now in many countries, giant bridges several tens of kilometers long are being built, which are clearly visible even from space. China has especially distinguished itself in this field, which over the past ten years has been able to almost completely occupy the top of the longest bridges in the world. Moreover, every year several really very long bridges are put into operation. Meet the ten longest bridges in the world.
10. Zhunyang Bridge (China)
The 35.66-kilometer long Zhongyang Bridge, opened in 2005, connects Zhenjiang (formerly known as Zhunzhou) with Yangzhou in Jiangsu Province. The design is a cyclopean structure consisting of an overpass and a hanging cable-stayed bridge spanned across the Yangtze River. The main spans are approximately 1,500 meters long.
9. Hangzhou Bay Bridge (China)
At 35.673 kilometers long, the Hangzhou Bay Bridge holds the title of the longest transoceanic bridge in the world. The Hangzhou Bay Bridge connecting the cities of Shanghai and Ningb, opened in 2008, has transformed the region into a powerful economic agglomerate. Created in the middle of the bridge artificial island on stilts with technical area, where you can have a snack, relax and refuel your car.
8. Yangcun Bridge (China)
The 35,812 kilometer long Yangcun Bridge, commissioned in 2007, is part of the high-speed railway connecting Beijing with the port metropolis of Tianjin. Trains move across this bridge from average speed 350km/h.
7. Manchek Swamp Bridge (USA)
The Menchek Swamp Bridge, 36.71 meters long, is considered one of the longest bridges in the world built over water. The bridge, opened in 1979, is part of the Louisiana Highway. During the construction of the Manchek Swamp, contractors had to drive 76-meter piles into the swamp to ensure the safety of the entire structure, which is why one mile of the bridge cost $7 million.
6. Dam bridge over Lake Pontchartrain (USA)
The dam bridge across Lake Pontchartrain is 38.35 kilometers long, the sixth longest bridge in the world and the second largest bridge in the world built over a water barrier. The bridge connects the cities of Mandeville and Metairie in different ends Lake Pontchartrain. The design consists of two roads attached to two bridges running parallel to each other.
5. Qingdao Bay Bridge (China)
The 42.5-kilometer Qingdao Bridge spans Jiaozhou Bay and connects the city of Qingdao with industrial city suburb of Huangdao. The building was erected in 4 years and has three lanes in each direction.
4. Bang Na Highway (Thailand)
Thailand Highway The Bang Na Highway is a 54 kilometer long bridge with six lanes for road transport, connecting one part of Bangkok to another, allowing bypass central part city which during rush hours rearranges one big traffic jam. Until 2010, it was the longest bridge in the world. Plus, it is not included in some lists of the longest bridges in the world, due to the fact that it does not cross any water barriers.
3. Bridge over Wei (China)
The 79.732 kilometer long Wei River Bridge, opened in 2010, is part of the high-speed railway connecting the cities of Zhengzhou and Xi'an. The bridge crosses several very picturesque lakes and twice the Wei River, not counting several small rivers, railway tracks and broadband highways.
2. Tianjin Viaduct (China)
The second longest bridge in the world, the Tianjin Viaduct, is located in China. Its length is 113.7 kilometers, it is part of the high-speed railway connecting Beijing with Shanghai. The construction of the bridge between the cities of Langfang and Qingxian took two years, the structure was put into operation in 2011,
1. Danyang-Kunshan Viaduct (China)
The longest bridge in the world, the Danyang-Kunshan Viaduct has a length of 164.8 kilometers and is part of the high-speed railway connecting Beijing with Shanghai. The bridge was built in 2 years over rice fields, canals, small rivers and small lakes, was put into operation in 2011.
