In which country is the highest bridge. The highest bridges in the world: description, photo
02.06.2013
The longest bridges in the world
№ 5. Qingdaos Bridge over the Bay
Period of construction: 2007-2011
This first in length water Most Located in China, stretched over Jiaozhou Bay by 42 km. It took a lot of 5.5 billion pound sterling on the construction of the bridge! Six travelers and reinforced design and as a result - a reduction in the time costs of the road from the city in Promonón - 30 minutes.
№ 4. Highway Bangs on, Thailand
Period of construction: 1995-2000
54 km long bridge stretches in Bangkok in the form of a paid motorway, which begins at the entrance to the city .. The main goal is to fight traffic jams. Six moves of motion fully copier with this task.
№ 3. Bridge over Wei, China
Period of construction: 2008
Bridge, which twice crosses the Wei River and several other rivers, carries on its 80 km railways Zhengzhou branch.
No. 2. Tianjin Viaduct, China
Period of construction: 2008-2010
Another railway bridge and again in the People's Republic of China. 113.7 km crossed two provinces. Withstand the burden of both ordinary and high-speed trains.
No. 1. Tanyan-Kunshan Viaduct, China
Period of construction: 2008-2010
The longest bridge in the world also intended for railway. 164.8 km pass as over water surface (The largest distance is 9 km) and above the land.
The biggest (high) bridges in the world
№ 5. Konnezny Bridge, Hong Kong
Period of construction: 2004-2009
The bridge connects several islands and refers to the type of vehicle structures. Its height is 298 meters, 1 km long. To avoid destruction by typhoon, frequent for these territories, the bridge is additionally strengthened.
№ 4. Akasi-Kaiko, Japan
Period of construction: 1994-1998
In addition to the impressive height (298 meters), this bridge is another feature: there is the largest span in the world in the world in the world - his length is 1991 meters, all the spans are three. Travel on the bridge is paid, however, according to forecasts, he will pay off his construction only in 30 years without taking into account inflation.
№ 3. Bridge of Tutun through the Yangtze, China
Period of construction: 2003-2008
The construction of a car bridge with a height of 306 meters connecting Nantong and Shanghai made it possible to cut the time on the way between them from four hours to one.
№ 2. Russian Bridge, Russia
Period of construction: 2008-2012
This cable bridge has the biggest span Among the sempodic - 1104 meters! AND the highest pylons - 324 meters. The bridge connects the mainland with the island of Russian, hence the name. Despite the scale of construction and records established during it, construction was repeatedly criticized - for the cost and corruption mainly.
№ 1. Viaduct Miyo, France
Period of construction: 2001-2004
Another cable bridge this time the highest transport in the world! His supports stand at the bottom of the gorge in the Valley of the Tarn River. It is above Eiffel TowerBut below (40 m) than Empire State Building in New York. The height of the highest point is 343 meters. Initially, he was conceived to eliminate traffic jams on tracks leading from Paris south. The project was a success, the A75 route (part of which he is) has become a free and significantly accelerating movement of motorists.
In this selection you will get acquainted with the largest bridges of the world. But it will not be a simple comparison in length, area or height. Every year, all new and new bridges are built, everything is higher, longer and more unusual, because here I will tell about the bridges-record holders, as each of them in his time was the longest, the largest, highest, or original. All structures on this list will stand out something, it is because they should pay attention to them. I ask you to take part in discussions, express your point of view and complement the selection of structures interesting in your opinion.
1. Let's start with the longest car bridge at the moment - Hangzhou in China. This is the longest bridge overlapping the ocean - its length is 36 kilometers. You can make a virtual walk through Hangzhou on the link above. Already in the coming years bridges will be built, which beat the record of this bridge, but it will forever remain one of the longest and biggest structures of this plan. 
2. The highest at the moment is Viaduct Millo (Miyo) in France. Its height is 343 meters, Miyo also record holder due to the highest supports in the world, as well as the most high towers Bridge in the world 
3. No less legendary bridge - Golden Gate in San Francisco. For a long time (almost three decades), he was the biggest hanging bridge in the world. It is also a sad record holder in the number of suicides. Almost every month some madman jumps from it into the water 
5. The longest in Europe is the Vasco da Gama Bridge in Portugal. Many compare it with Hangzhou, but Vasco da Gama still looks more elegantly and organically, although inferior in length 
6. The Bosphorus Bridge between Europe and Asia is not less famous. It connects European and Asian parts of Istanbul 
7. Unique constructions - Japanese pearl bridge, built in the seismically unstable planet zone itself. It is still the longest suspension bridge in the world, long in 3911 meters 
8. The only one in its kind, the Bangpo Brosphere Brosphere in Seoul got into the Guinies Book of Records as the longest fountain on the bridge. Total Fountain Length " Moon Raduga"Is 1140 meters 
9. It would not hurt to add to our review and railway bridge. The Fort Bridge in Scotland has long been the biggest bridge in the world, it is also one of the first console bridges in the world, as well as the first steel bridge in England. Is it not true, the design looks very impressive? 
10. One of the most recognizable attractions of New York, along with the Statue of Freedom, is the Brooklyn Bridge. This is the world's first bridge, hanging on steel cables, as well as one of the first suspended bridges in the world. Length of the Brooklyn Bridge - 1825 meters 
13. Do you know that bridges are not only pedestrian, automobile, or rail? Meet the Magdeburg Water Bridge. On this technical miracle in a length of a kilometer, there are various ships - barges, ferries, pleasure boats. This Long Water Bridge of the world connects two shipping channels - Elba Hafel and the Meditergomer Canal 
14. Let's go on the other side of the world - in South America, Namely to Brazil. Here is the only bridge in the world with a support in the form of the letter X - Oliveira Bridge. Thanks to the special form of masts, height of 138 meters, 144 powerful steel roses and chic LED illumination of Oliveira became one of the symbols of the city of São Paulo 
15. One of the oldest and most famous bridges of Italy, a symbol of Florence - Ponte Vecchio. The bridge is unusual in that it is built and populated by people, the famous art gallery of Ufizci is also located here. 
16. At first I wanted to include all bridges in this selection. famous architect Santiago Kalatravah, since each of his creations can be safely called a masterpiece, but in this case the theme would rise to a huge size. Therefore, I just advise you to go through the link above and read in detail about each of the facilities. If you choose from all his bridges, I would single out a white bridge (subisuri) in Spain, built of glass and steel
17. Many called St. Petersburg City Bridges. I can not agree with that, here is a really huge number of beautiful and original bridges, about each of which we have a detailed article. In general selection of St. Petersburg bridges, you will find detailed information about all facilities.
18. There is something to see in the capital of Russia, such bridges as pictorial, or Bagration can be safely included in this list. All bridges of Moscow, as always, can be read on our website. 
19. An outstanding example of Iranian architecture and one of the most famous sights of Iran is Khaju Bridge. it the oldest bridge The East, the same iconic as Ponte Vecchio for Europe. In addition to the function of the bridge, it is also a dam and water supply, taking water to the Gardens of the city of Isfahan 
20. Complete the selection of two bridges from the romantic city in the world - Venice. The most famous Venetian bridge is Rialto, the oldest bridge of the city of Love, relying on 12 thousand piles. This is one of the most popular architectural attractions of Venice. 
The bridge of the sigh is no less popular. The arch bridge in the Baroque style is thrown through the Palace Channel in the 17th century and became famous due to his story, to find out which you can open a detailed article. 
Bridges in the world set. Some are striking with their beauty, some - sizes. There are very long bridges (by the way, we told about the longest), and there are hiking bridges. And Travelask prepared for you interesting information About the highest car bridge.
Where you can see the record holder
To see this giant, you need to go to France. The height of Viaduct Mioo 343 meters, it is higher than the Eiffel Tower for 37 meters.
Therefore, be sure to compare these two French attractions) perhaps you are fortunate enough to drive along the A75 highway from Bezier. It is here that the giant is and is located.
The length of the bridge is 2460 meters, its width is 32 meters. The construction of Viaduka cost 400 million euros.
In addition to the fact that Miyo is the highest automotive bridge in the world, he has two more world records:
- The bridge has the highest supports in the world (245 meters).
- Viaduct has the highest road fabric in the world (270 meters above the ground).
True, the last record interrupts the Royal Gorge Bridge bridge in Colorado, the USA, its road canvas is located at an altitude of 321 meters from the ground.
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However, that's pedestrian bridge, so it does not take into account.
Bridge device
Miao has eight spans, they hold on seven concrete supports. The traveler itself has a mass of 36,000 tons. Viaduk has the form of a semicircle whose radius is 20 kilometers.
Construction began with huge concrete supports, at the same time raised and intermediate temporary bases: it significantly simplified the construction of the highway itself. The canvas immediately pulled from two ends, connecting the sections one by one by moving them closer to the bridge supports and connecting up to millimeters with an accuracy.
Ovetered Miyo in 2004. According to engineers, the service life of Viaduct is at least 120 years. Naturally, his condition and all attachments annually check.
Train conditions
According to the bridge, the passage is paid: from 4 to 7 euros. The price depends on the time of year: in the summer it is higher. Every day up to 25 thousand cars passing here.
By the way, tourists who hold the path from the south of France and from Spain are mainly routing along the old road. This is the national route number 9, which passes near Miyo. Previously, the movement was carried out, but there were constant traffic jams.
Tourists prefer this road, as it is more straight and free.
And big bridges
Well, we can not not tell that in fact Viaduct Miyo is a record holder from the point of view of the design itself: "legs" of the bridge are located in the gorge.
But there are higher facilities, but their supports are located on the plates connected or hills, well, either shallow on the slopes. In this case, the absolute record holder is the Chinese. The suspension bridge over the valley of the River River, opened in 2009, is 496 meters from the ground. See how it is scary and at the same time fascinates:
And here is another giant in Mexico:
Balloart Bridge is located above the gorge, its height above the ground is 403 meters.
Well, in the near future, the most-tallest bridge called Duge Bridge will begin. Its height is 564 meters. This giant is built in China over the Baipanjiang River.
Of course, the photo is not a DUGE Bridge) is a pedestrian bridge that perfectly demonstrates all the gorges. But, in fact, the future record holder:
12-05-2014, 18:16
Many people, going on a journey, are primarily asked about what they can see in the final point of their destination. Of course, the choice of attractions for inspection of the taste is to someone more in the soul, and someone more like old mansions, someone loves city panoramas, and someone natural landscapes. Nevertheless, there are sights that cannot be not visited by being not far from them, they are so unusual, interesting and are known - the Statue of Liberty, Colosseum, Moscow Kremlin, Eiffel Tower. Often these attractions are bridges. Take, for example, the Golden Gate Bridge in American San Francisco - Why did you come to this hospitable California city, you will definitely visit this bridge, or at least look at it from afar. It is the bridges that it is necessary to see, being nearby, and this article is dedicated - we will tell about the highest and most long bridges of the world. So, let's start, perhaps, with high.
The highest bridges in the world
The fifth line of the rating occupies japanese Akasi-Kayke Bridge. Construction of this extraordinary bridge lasted as many as ten years from 1988 to 1998. The bridge connects the islands of Honshu and Avseji, ferry crossing between which is seriously difficult due to regular unrest at the sea, which has become the main reason for creating an outstanding bridge. The total length of the bridge is 3.91 thousand meters, and the height of the pylons is 298 meters.
In the fourth place in height among the highest bridges in the world turned out to be chinese Bridge SUN Through the Yangtze River. This vest bridge, connecting the cities of Changshu and Nantong, has a height of 306 meters. The bridge consists of two pylons and has a total length of 8.206 thousand meters. Especially spectacular bridge looks from water. In Changsh, there is even an excursion dedicated to the bridge, providing for the inspection of the bridge from the river and the trip along the bridge itself.
The third place in the list of the highest bridges of the world occupies Russian Bridge in Vladivostokwhich connects the Cape of Novosilsky and Nazimov Peninsula. Open first August 2012, the bridge was shifted earlier by the second place in the world in the height of the Bridge of the Tutun on the third line, since the height of its pylons is 324 meters. At the same time, the overall length of the bridge is small - about 1.886 thousand meters.
Second place in the list of the highest bridges in the world takes Viaduct Miyo. . This French bridge construction of guided type is the last link of the Paris - Bezier A75. Outdoor in 2004 Bridge for five years was the highest bridge in the world - the height of his supports is 343 meters, which is 20 meters above the main French attractions, the Eiffel Tower. The length of the bridge is 2.46 thousand meters.
At the first place in the world in height is located chinese bridge over Flashing. This unusual hanging bridge, located in Hubei Province, is part of the high-speed G50 route between Shanghai and Chongqing. The maximum height of the structure over the ground is about 496 meters. Open in mid-November 2009, this bridge became a favorite tourist attraction.
The longest bridges in the world
So fifth place - Located in China Qingdaos Most Through Jiaozhou Bay - crossing northern part The bay, the bridge structure connects the city of Qingdao and the industrial suburb of Huangdao. The total length of the bridge opened in 2011 is about 42.5 meters. Tourists should take note that a lot of water excursions are held in Qingdao Bay. Alas, at the time of writing this article, the excursion to the bridge does not exist, nevertheless, there are many other interesting sightseeing tours on water transportFrom which it will be possible to inspect this majestic structure.
Fourth place occupies Thai Mainbong Bang Nawhich is essentially not entirely a bridge, but rather it is a bridge-type construction similar to the overpack. The length of the highway located in Bangkok is about 54-EX thousand meters. It is noteworthy that the bridge opened in 2000, until 2010 was the most long bridge in the world.
Third place, and again China. Railway bridge over Wei It is part of the Zhengzhou High Speed \u200b\u200bRailway, connecting Siian and Zhengzhou among themselves. The length of open in February 2010 is about 79.73 thousand meters. It is noteworthy that this bridge twice crosses the Wei River, as well as many other water bodies.
The second place is occupied Tianjin Viaduk. Like the previous bridge, it is part of a high-speed railway. It is part of Beijing-Tianjin Long-Term Railway and Beijing-Shanghai High Speed \u200b\u200bRailway. The length of the bridge is 113.7 thousand meters. The bridge was opened to move trains in 2011.
First place - the longest bridge in the world. No matter how surprisingly, but the first line of the rating went to the Chinese bridge - open in 2011 year Danyan Kunshan Viaduct, like the previous list of the list, is part of Beijing-Shanghai High Speed \u200b\u200bRailway. The bridge, the length of which constitutes a record 164.8 thousand meters, connects Shanghai and Nanjing to each other. In addition to railway lines The bridge also accommodates several lanes for the movement of road transport. Of course, taking into account such a length, no excursions on this bridge we are talking about, and the most suitable species angle to choose will also fail. But on the bridge you can ride - at huge speed and comfort.
Of course, this list includes not all grand Bridges The world, especially since new records are installed almost every year. But all the bridges presented in our ranking are worthy of seeing them, even if they stop being the highest and lonens, giving way to a newer, even higher and long bridges.
Video about the biggest bridges in the world
Bridges play an important role in the development of the economic situation within the state and simply serve as a weapon of movement through large water arteries. Some of these structures are striking by their greatness, which is manifested not only in the length, but also in their height.
The highest bridges in the world Even can compete with some huge skyscrapers. They rise above the ground a few hundred meters and impressive with their unsurpassed sizes.
10. Jiujiang Fuyin | Height 244.3 M.
Opens a dozen of the highest bridges in the world (PRC), erected in China. The height of the structure was 244.3 meters, and its overall length is slightly less than 1.5 kilometers. Construction Jiujiang Fuyin has lasted since 2009 and finally ended at the end of 2013. The construction belongs to the longest guy bridges with a flutter length of 818 meters.
9. Zhongxian Huyu | Height 247.5 M.
The ninth place goes to the guy bridge (China), which provides speed \u200b\u200btraffic Through the Yangtze River. The height of the structure is 247.5 meters, and its length is more than two kilometers. The construction of the bridge structure lasted for four years. The project has begun in 2005, and in 2009 Zhongxian Huyu was commissioned.
8. Big Lest | Height 254 M.
(Denmark) is one of the highest bridges and third in the world along the length of the span. He crosses the strait of Big Lest, connecting two islands - Zealand and Funes. The height of the design is 254 meters, and its length is about seven kilometers. The construction of the bridge continued for ten years. It was designed in 1888, and put it into operation only in 1998. For the construction of the government, more than 21 billion Danish kroons were spent. The bridge design is of great importance for the state, as it contributes to an increase in passenger and freight transport, and also reduces the time of crossing between the two main islands of Denmark for more than an hour. Every day the bridge crosses more than 27 thousand transport units.
7. Gingue | Height 265 M.
(China) is one of the highest bridges in the world, the operation of which began since 2010. The height of the structure was 265 meters, and the total length is about 5.5 kilometers. The construction is among the ten largest vote bridges. The jingue was spreading on the Yangtze River and became connecting the link two Chinese provinces - Yueyan and Hubei. On his construction took several years. The bridge has three wide traffic strips in each direction.
6. Lee Sun-Sin | Height 270 M.
(South Korea), erected in 2012 became sixth height among existing bridges today. The project was carried out for the connection of Kwangian and Yosu. It is part of the road to an industrial complex of the city of Yosu. The height of the construction was 270 meters. The bridge was received in honor of one of the most dear people Among Koreans - Admiral Lee Sun Sin. The construction was designed by Yooshin Corporation, and DaeLim Industrial Co in 2007 was engaged in the construction. The total length of the structure was more than two kilometers, and the width is 27 meters.
5. Stunkatters | Height 298 M.
(Hong Kong) took the fifth line in the VPP of the highest bridges in the world. His discovery took place in 2009. The construction crosses the strait of Rambler, which is located in Khuaychin district. Stunkatters is part of the highway connecting the airport of Chek-Lap-Kok with the main part of Hong Kong. It connects between two islands - Stunkatters and Qing and. The height of its main tower supports is 298 meters, which allows him to hold the fifth position in the ranking. The length of Stunkatters is equal to 1.5 kilometers, and its width is 26 meters. It was spent 365 million dollars on his construction of Hong Kong's highest bridge.
4. Akasi Kaiko | Height 298.3 M.
(Japan) is not only high, but also the longest bridge in the world. The suspension bridge, crossing the Strait of Akasi, connects the city of Kobe Island Honshu with the city of Avatie, located on the island of the same name. The height of 298.3 meters and the length of about 4 kilometers made it possible to enter the design in the Guinness Book of Records twice. Opening it took place in 1998. To think about the construction of the design of the government began in the 50th year of the last century, but embodied the project only in the 98th. One of the reasons for the start of construction served the death of several hundred people, sunken during the ferry crossing.
3. Tutun | Height 306 M.
The cable bridge (China) opens the three of the highest bridge structures constructed by man. Sutun is the main bridge, which connects the cities of Suzhou and Nantong across the Yangtze River in China. The purpose of its creation was to improve the economic relationship between the two connected megalopolis. About 920 million American dollars left for the construction of 306 meter structures. The total length of the mud is 8 kilometers. His discovery took place in 2008.
2. Russian Bridge | Height 320.9 M.
(Russia) takes the second line in the list of the highest bridge structures. The location of his location is Vladivostok, where he spread through the shed Bosphorus East, connecting the Nazimov Peninsula with Cape Novosilsky. Building a 320.9 meter tall construction began in 2008 and at the time of creation (2012), the construction had the world's largest span (more than 1 kilometer) among the guys bridges. The total length of the construction was slightly more than 3 kilometers, and the width - 29.5 m. The project's general designer spoke by NPO Mostovik. On the construction of the Russian bridge, about 1 billion dollars went about 1 billion. The main purpose of the construction of the Power of Vladivostok was called the development of the infrastructure of the island and the construction of large real estate objects.
1. Viaduct Miyo | Height 343 M.
(France) is the highest and beautiful bridge in the world. The height of the design is 343 meters, which is slightly higher than the Eiffel Tower. Viaduct passes through the Tarn River, which is located near the city of Miao. The bridge is part of the route and provides a high-speed movement from Paris to the city of Bezier, where the main ones are concentrated. educational establishments France. The Viaduka project was created by the French engineer Michel Virdendo, who received fame after working on a project of Normandy Bridge, considered one of the most extended in the world. The length of the French building was 2.5 kilometers, and the width is 32 m. The construction of Viaduka was completed in 2004. Miyo Bridge It is included in the list of the main attractions of France. In the Guinness Book of Records Bridge Construct, three times managed: it has the highest support in the world, the highest road leaf and is a record holder in height of the support of the bridge with a pylon.
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