Top 7 Tallest Bridges in the World

Zee Media Bureau
Aug 02, 2024

France's Millau Viaduct

At 343 meters, the Millau Viaduct stands as the highest bridge in the world. This breathtakingly beautiful architectural cable-stayed bridge spans the Tarn Valley.

China's Pingtang Bridge

The Pingtang Bridge in Guizhou spans the Caodu River at a height of 332 meters. It has an amazing cable-stayed design with three towers.

Turkey's Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge

This 322-meter-tall bridge crosses the Bosporus Strait. It is an engineering marvel that can accommodate both rail and automobile traffic.

Russia's Russky Bridge

Standing nearly 320 meters tall, the Russky Bridge links Vladivostok and Russky Island. With a span of 1,104 meters, it has the largest cable-stayed span globally.

China's Sutong Yangtze River The bridge

This cable-stayed bridge crosses the Yangtze River at a height of 306 meters. Its sophisticated design is renowned for using less building material without compromising strength.

Japan's Akashi Kaikyō Bridge

This suspension bridge, which spans 298 meters, links Awaji Island to Kobe. At 1,991 meters, it has the longest center width of any floating bridge worldwide.

Hong Kong's Stonecutters Bridge

This 298-meter cable-stayed bridge connects Stonecutters Island to Tsing Yi. Built to withstand typhoons, it boasts an astounding 1,018-meter span.

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