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August 2nd 2010 02:05
The Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge in Japan is the world's longest single span bridge.
The Great Belt Bridge in Denmark currently holds the title as the longest single span bridge in Europe, although it may loose this title if plans for a bridge between mainland Italy and Sicily are given the go ahead.
The Tsing Ma bridge which connects Hong Kong to China, has the longest span for a bridge with both road and train traffic.
China has a number of massive single span bridges. The longest being the Xihoumen Bridge.
The Verrazano Narrows Bridge in New York takes out the title in the USA. Connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn in New York City, it beats the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco by just 18 metres.
*Information and images sourced from The Wondrous here.
Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge, Japan – 1,991 m
The Great Belt Bridge in Denmark currently holds the title as the longest single span bridge in Europe, although it may loose this title if plans for a bridge between mainland Italy and Sicily are given the go ahead.
Great Belt Bridge, Denmark – 1,624 m
The Tsing Ma bridge which connects Hong Kong to China, has the longest span for a bridge with both road and train traffic.
Tsing Ma Bridge, China – 1,377 m
China has a number of massive single span bridges. The longest being the Xihoumen Bridge.
Xihoumen Bridge, China – 1,650 m
The Verrazano Narrows Bridge in New York takes out the title in the USA. Connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn in New York City, it beats the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco by just 18 metres.
Verrazano Narrows Bridge, USA – 1,298 m
*Information and images sourced from The Wondrous here.
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