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Bridges are pivotal in linking nations, states, and people together. They’re a significant part of transportation systems, allowing for the movement of goods, services, and people.. From sprawling urban centers to remote and inaccessible regions, bridges are built to address major difficulties that arise when constructing roadways or transportation networks over spans of water or mountains.
However, some engineers go above and beyond when it comes to bridge designs, constructing bridges that are daring, stunning, and incredible in their engineering feats. In this article we are going to look at the top 10 daring bridge constructions in remote locations.
Located in the southwest part of China’s Guizhou province, the Beipanjiang Bridge is the highest bridge in the world when measured from the ground, spanning over a river gorge at 564 meters above ground level. It's also the world’s longest suspension bridge, extending 1,341 meters, connecting two remote provinces, connecting Yunnan and Guizhou provinces.
Located in Japan, the Eshima Ohashi Bridge is known for its steep incline, which can make it look like a roller coaster to anyone approaching it. This 1.7 kilometers long bridge spans Lake Nakaumi, connecting the cities of Matsue and Sakaiminato. It has an incline of 6.1% on one side and 5.1% on the other side, making it a roller coaster-like experience for drivers and passengers.
Located in Malaysia, the Langkawi Sky Bridge is a curved pedestrian bridge that extends over 125 meters from the top of the Gunung Mat Chinchang mountain. It provides stunning views of the Langkawi skyline and Andaman Sea. The curve of the bridge provides resilience against any harsh winds or weather conditions.
The Sidu River Bridge is one of the world's highest bridges, located in China's Hubei province. This suspension bridge spans the Sidu River Canyon, connecting the towns of Yesanguan and Sidu. It stands at a height of 496 meters and is supported by two towers that stood 300 meters in altitude.
The Royal Gorge Bridge is one of the highest suspension bridges in the world, located in Colorado, USA. It spans over the Arkansas River, offering breathtaking views of the gorge beneath. The bridge is 321 meters in length and stands 291 meters above the river.
The Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge is the world’s widest and longest suspension bridge, connecting Northern and Southern Istanbul. This bridge spans over the Bosporus Strait, with a total length of 1,408 meters and a width of 58.4 meters, providing connections to the cities of Turkey.
The Millau Viaduct is a high-level road bridge located in the Massif Central mountain range of southern France. It is the tallest cable-stayed bridge and the highest bridge in the world, with a maximum height of 343 meters above the Tarn River valley. The road connects Paris and Barcelona, being a significant part of the A75 motorway.
Located in Yamagata, Japan, the Musou Tsuribashi Bridge stretches over 150 meters across an 80 meters deep valley. It is made of wood and is suspended by steel ropes, made using traditional Japanese rope-making technology. This pedestrian bridge offers an astonishing view of the valley beneath it.
The Puente de Vida Bridge spans the Magdalena River Canyon in Columbia. It stands at 844 feet above the canyon floor, about 24 meters higher than the Eiffel Tower. The bridge offers scenic views of Bucaramanga and the Chicamocha Canyon.
The Millersville Swinging Bridge is located in Pennsylvania, USA, and is one of the oldest and longest suspension pedestrian bridges in America, built-in 1814. It spans the Conestoga River, offering a traditional pedestrian connection between Millersville and Lancaster county.
The Beipanjiang Bridge, located in China's Guizhou province, is presently the world’s highest bridge, standing at 564 meters.
The Beipanjiang Bridge in China is also the world’s longest suspension bridge, stretching 1,341 meters.
The Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge in Turkey is the world’s widest and longest suspension bridge, with a full length of 1,408 meters and a width of 58.4 meters.
The Millau Viaduct, located in France's Massif Central mountain chain, is the highest cable-stayed bridge in the world, standing at 343 meters high.
The Millersville Swinging Bridge is a pedestrian bridge spanning the Conestoga River, providing a connection between Millersville and Lancaster county.
