Top 12 Longest Suspension Bridges in the World
This ranking highlights the world's longest suspension bridges based on their main span lengths. These architectural marvels represent the pinnacle of modern civil engineering and bridge construction technology, serving as critical landmarks for global connectivity and regional economic development.
Interesting Facts & Summary
The 1915 Çanakkale Bridge in Turkey, spanning the Dardanelles Strait, stands as the world leader with a massive main span of 2,023 meters, marking the dawn of the 'two-kilometer span' era. The name pays homage to the 1915 Gallipoli Campaign, while the 2,023-meter span serves as a clever nod to the centenary of the Republic of Turkey (2023). Beyond its record-breaking reach, its 318-meter-tall towers make it one of the tallest suspension bridges globally, towering over the massive vessels navigating between Europe and Asia. In comparison, the former record-holder, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, now appears modest, highlighting a significant leap in seismic engineering and ultra-long-span design capabilities.
| Rank | Name | Main Span (m) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
1915 Çanakkale Bridge | 2023 | Turkey | |
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge | 1991 | Japan | |
Xihoumen Bridge | 1650 | China | |
| 4 | Great Belt Bridge | 1624 | Denmark |
| 5 | Osmangazi Bridge | 1550 | Turkey |
| 6 | Izmit Bay Bridge | 1550 | Turkey |
| 7 | Runyang Yangtze River Bridge | 1490 | China |
| 8 | Nanjing Fourth Yangtze River Bridge | 1418 | China |
| 9 | Humber Bridge | 1410 | UK |
| 10 | Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge | 1408 | Turkey |