9 record-holding bridges around the world

Not just ordinary intersections, with remarkable construction techniques, these 9 bridges have been acknowledged by Guinness World Records.

9 record-holding bridges around the world

3. World's longest suspension bridge – Sky Bridge 721, Dolni Morava, Czech Republic: Sky Bridge 721 became the world's longest suspension bridge in May of this year. Situated at a height of 721m above the valley and spanning 95m, visitors can experience this marvel by taking a cable car to the entrance or hiking or biking along the 4km trail.

4. World's longest glass-bottomed bridge – Bach Long Bridge, Son La, Vietnam: This world's longest glass-bottomed bridge can accommodate 450 visitors simultaneously. Spanning 632m and hanging 86m above the ground, it offers spectacular views of lush green forests.

5. World's busiest motor vehicle bridge – George Washington Bridge, New York, USA: Transporting over a million vehicles annually, the George Washington Bridge is the busiest motor vehicle bridge globally. Connecting New York City with New Jersey, it was opened to traffic in 1931 and expanded in 1962. The George Washington Bridge boasts 14 lanes on two levels, along with pedestrian and bike paths on each side of the upper level.

7. World's longest bridge – Dan Duong Bridge, Con Son, China: The world's longest bridge (in any category) is the Dan Duong Bridge in Con Son. Linking two cities, Shanghai and Nanjing, it stretches 164.8 km and stands approximately 31m tall. Opened in 2011, the bridge is the result of 4 years of construction involving around 10,000 workers.

8. World's longest road bridge – Bang Na Expressway, Bangkok, Thailand: According to the Guinness World Records, Thailand's Bang Na Expressway is the world's longest road bridge with a length of 54,000m. With 3 lanes in each direction, the 6-lane expressway spans over part of the Bang Pakong River in the suburbs of Bangkok.

9. World's longest sea crossing bridge – Hong Kong – Zhuhai – Macau Bridge, China: The world's longest sea crossing bridge was inaugurated in 2018. The Hong Kong – Zhuhai – Macau Bridge stretches 55,000m connecting 3 destinations in its name. The bridge traverses the Pearl River estuary along with an underwater tunnel allowing boats to pass through. The project reduces travel time from 4 hours to just half an hour. This sea crossing bridge is also the most expensive bridge in the world.

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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide