World’s biggest bridges in Asia
Connecting the world’s most populated continent isn’t easy, that’s why three out of the six world biggest bridges are in Asia! This structures, not only shows off their countries architecture skills, but is also a sign of power. C’mon, a huge structure that’s made of cold, hard metal would intimidate anyone! Right?!
6.Humber bridge
Located in Kingston-Upon-Hill, UK, the bridge was completed in 1981 and spans 1,410 meters (4,626 feet). It towers over the Humber estuary which is formed by the Trent and Ouse rivers. It is also the oldest bridge out of the six.
5.Jiangyin bridge
Located in Jiangyin, China, the bridge was completed in 1999 and spans 1,385 meters (4543 feet). The bridge crosses Yangtze river to connect Jiangyin and Jingjiang.
4.Tsing Ma bridge
Located in Hong Kong, China, the bridge was completed in 1997 and spans 1,377 meters (4,518). The bridge is named after Hong Kong’s Islands: Tsing Yi and Ma Wan.
3.Runyang South bridge
Located in Runyang South, China, the bridge was completed in 2005 and spans 1,490 meters (4,888 feet). The Runyang South bridge also crosses the Yangtze river, connecting Runyang to Jiangsu province. The amazing thing about this bridge was that it only took 5 years to construct, which is half the time to build Japan’s Akashi-Kaikyo.
2.Great Belt
Located in Korsor, Denmark, the great belt was completed in 1998 and spans for 1,624 meters (5,328 feet). The bridge connects the islands of Zealand and Funen and is the largest construction project in Denmark’s history.
1. Akashi-Kaikyo
Located in Kobe-Naruto, Japan, the bridge was completed in 1998 and spans 1,991 meters (6,529 feet). The longest bridge in the world connects Kobe and Iwaya. The bridge had to be at least 1,500 meters wide, since the AKashi strait was an international shipping lane.
And that’s the 6 biggest bridge in the world!
Source:
Asianoffbeat
Forbes