List of 11 Longest Bridges in Asia

As we know, Asia is the largest continent in the world, and with its with the biggest infrastructure, Asia is also home of the many biggest and longest bridges in Asia. These bridges helps the millions of people to travel safe, and save the time of journey which are connecting difefret cities, towns and villages. Most of the Longest Bridges in Asia is located in China. So, let’s explore the list of 11 Longest Bridges in Asia in complete detail with interesting facts.

Which is the Longest Bridge in Asia?

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As per the Guinness World Record, the Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge, which is located in the China is the longest bridge not only in Asia, but also this is the longest bridge in world, which has a total length about 164.8 km long, and 100-meter above the ground. This bridge is connected between Shanghai and Nanjing in China as part of the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway. This bridge took almost four year to complete with 10,000 workers, and this bridges was completed in 2010, and open in 2011 for services.

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List of 11 Longest Bridges in Asia

Here is given the list of 11 Longest Bridges in Asia in table format:

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Overview of the Top Longest Bridges in Asia

Changhua-Kaohsiung Viaduct, Taiwan (157.3 km)

The Changhua-Kaohsiung Viaduct bridge in Taiwan, which was built in 2007, is the second longest bridge in Asia, and it is also the second longest bridge in world. It is a part of the Taiwan’s High Speed Railway and stretches around 157.3 km. This bridge is so special because Taiwan is most Earthquake specific zone, and considering this zone, this bridge can handle earthquake hit. This 

Quick Fact: This bridge is made up of many smaller bridges, which is joined together to handle the shaking of earthquakes which is common in Taiwan.

Cangde Grand Bridge, China (115.9 km)

The Cangde Grand Bridge in China, which is the third longest bridge in Asia, is also part of the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway. It is 115.9 km long and was built in 2010. It stands on 3,092 strong pillars to keep it safe during earthquakes.

Quick Fact: This bridge alone has more than 3,000 pillars holding it up.

Tianjin Grand Bridge, China (113.7 km)

The Tianjin Grand Bridge in China, is the fourth longest bridge in the Asia. It was also built in 2010, and opened for public in 2011. It has total length of 113.7 km, and it connect between Langfang and Tianjin in China. 

The bridge uses a series of 32-meter-long box girder sections, which is weighing around 860 tons at each sections. With this girder section, it helps to build the faster bridges for operating purpose

Quick Fact: Tianjin Grand Bridge used to hold the Guinness World Record for the second-longest bridge, before others bridges was constructed.

Weinan Weihe Grand Bridge, China (79.7 km)

The Weinan Weihe Grand Bridge in China, is the fifth longest Bridge in Asia, and has a total length around 79.7 km, and connect Zhengzhou to Xi'an High-Speed Railway. This bridge was completed in 2008, and after its completion and before 2011, this bridge was the longest bridge in the world. This bridge crosses the Wei River in China two times.

Quick Fact: This bridge was the world record holder for the longest bridge in 2008.

Interesting Facts About the Longest Bridges in Asia

• China has 8 out of the 11 longest bridges in Asia.

• The Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge in China is the longest bridge in the world, as per the Guinness World Record

• The Bang Na Expressway in Thailand is the world's longest road bridge, used only by cars.

• The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge is the longest sea-crossing bridge in the world.

• Most of the long bridges in Asia carry high-speed trains, which need flat and straight paths.

Asia is the home of many largest bridges in the world. From Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge, holding record of longest bridge in the world to to the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Skyway in Indonesia, is connecting the people from one cities, region to another. These bridges are one of the perfect examples of Enginners working, and it shows, that human can do anyworks with hardwork with perfect planning.

I hope, this list of 11 longest bridges in Asia are very helpful and you all know, which is the longest bridge in the world.

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