Hanging (suspension) bridges. The most incredible bridges
[:RU]If you are not afraid of heights and have a passion for extreme adventure and getting an adrenaline rush from mind-blowing danger, you might want to check out these 25 scary bridges.
1. Trift Bridge (Switzerland)
This suspension bridge is 170 meters long and is extremely unstable. It is only open to traffic in June and October. As you know, in windy weather, the bridge fluctuates sharply, so you can only cross it in clear weather. Courageous travelers will be rewarded with stunning views of Swiss Alps if they dare to cross this bridge.
2. Suspension bridge over the Kawarau Gorge (New Zealand).
Kawarau Bridge is very scary place. This suspension bridge across the Kawarau River is about 43 meters long. lovers hiking and cyclists often cross it while traveling through the Queenstown Trail Park.
3. Suspension Bridge in the Daedongsan Mountains (South Korea).
The Daedongsan Suspension Bridge is 50 meters long. A very steep red staircase leads to the bridge. Traveling across this bridge is only for those who love a good adrenaline rush.
4. Suspension bridge Ghasa (Nepal).
This bridge only looks like abandoned and ancient. In fact the bridge is often used to move herds of domestic animals constantly throughout the day. So if you decide to cross this spooky bridge then be prepared to share it with a flock of sheep.
5. Monkey Bridge (Vietnam).
6. Huangshan Bridge (China).
Also known as the Bridge of the Immortals, this narrow bridge is located in the Yellow Mountains in China. Daredevils who cross this bridge will enjoy stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
7. Black Rain Bridge (Costa Rica)
This suspension bridge is located in the Montenegro Rainforest, perhaps one of the most beautiful and diverse rainforest in the world. The bridge is made of wood.
8. U Bein Bridge (Myanmar)
Spanning 1.2 km (0.75 km), the U Bein Bridge crosses Taungkhaman Lake in Myanmar on rickety platforms made of wood. The bridge has piles on both sides that rise from the water, and it seems to be in a permanent state of disrepair.
9. Chesapeake Bay Bridge (Maryland).
10. Rope bridge Langkawi (Malaysia).
This bridge, located on Gunung Mat Chinchang, hangs in the air and is about 700 meters long. Its design is also amazing in that the bridge was built entirely on the ground and then installed in its place by helicopter!
11. Storsaisundet Bridge (Norway).
If you love mountains, you will adore this bridge in Norway. Although in fact it is not very dangerous, but how beautiful it is here.
12. Rope bridge Carrick Red (Northern Ireland).
This famous rope bridge links Ireland with the island of Carrick Red. The bridge is 20 meters long and is located 30 meters above sea level and rocks. After crossing the bridge, most travelers prefer to return to the mainland by boat.
13. Capilano Suspension Bridge (Canada).
With the dubious title of “one of the longest suspension bridges in the world,” the Capilano Bridge in Canada crosses the Capilano River at a height of about 60 meters. There are many travel stories of people falling off the bridge and dying, so be careful if you decide to cross it!
14. Suspension bridge (Ghana).
15. Bridge Eykull du Midi (France).
Surrounded by breathtaking french alps, this bridge is located at an altitude of about 4000 meters above sea level. The only problem might be climbing one of the longest cable cars to get there. The cable car lifts 2700 meters up the mountainside.
16. Bridge over the Vitim River (Russia).
During harsh winters crossing the bridge becomes problematic as the bridge's wooden surface becomes icy and slippery. One wrong move can send you and your car straight down into the river.
17. Viaduct Millau (France).
This cable-stayed bridge located in the south of France, and maximum height 343 m is the highest bridge in the world.
18. Bridge Royal Gorge Bridge (Colorado).
located in theme park in Colorado, this bridge was known as the tallest bridge in the world until 2001. It is suspended over the Arkansa River, and it is not recommended to stop here to look down because of the danger of dizziness.
19. Mackinac Bridge (Michigan).
The Mackinac Bridge is the 3rd longest suspension bridge in the world (2,627 meters). Five workers died during the construction of this bridge.
20. Bridge over Lake Pontsartrain (Louisiana).
This bridge is supported by a huge number of concrete piles due to its unstable nature. He was listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the most long bridge over water in the world.
21. Musou Tsuribashi Bridge (Japan).
This no doubt scary suspension bridge in Japan is almost 50 years old. So when crossing this rickety bridge, you need to be swift.
22. Bridge Puerto Suarez (Bolivia).
This thin bridge is not only unstable and incredibly long, but it is also constantly crossed by trains, making the shaking on the bridge absolutely incredible. So you just need to be a dodger to cross it freely.
23. Volgograd bridge (Russia).
This concrete bridge crosses the Volga River in Russia. The bridge was built with technical flaws and now sways and twists wildly during windy weather. So it is often closed to traffic during bad weather.
24. Quepos Bridge (Costa Rica).
The Quepos bridge is extremely narrow. Indeed, cars can only pass in one direction, while cars on the other side will wait their turn.
25 Bridge over the Shidhu River (China).
This suspension bridge is over 1300 meters long, connecting Shanghai and Chengdo, and is just a part of the long and dangerous G50 Huyi Highway through Mountain pass. Rising to a mind-boggling height of over 460 meters, this bridge is the tallest bridge in the world.
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Even the images of these bridges will make you dizzy.
Among the highest and most terrible bridges you will find the Millau Viaduct in France which is the tallest bridge on the planet and the tallest suspension bridge Hussaini in Pakistan with large gaps between thin wooden boards.
You will also hardly forget the emotions that you experienced when visiting the cable bridges of the Incas and the glass bridge in China, through which you can see a kilometer-long abyss under your feet.
1. Bridges on Mount Ai-Petri, Crimea
If you dream of experiencing incredible feelings, then you should take a look at Mount Ai-Petri, located in Crimean mountains. It is part of the Ai-Petri Yayla massif. You also have to have incredible courage to walk on wooden suspension bridges, which are set at a height of 1230 meters.
It is worth noting that it is quite safe to walk along such a bridge, because. it has continuous lines of insurance. This place also offers rope jumping - you jump from a height of 1230 meters, with a rope tied to your feet, flying 110 meters in 4 seconds.
2. Dangerous bridge over Huashan, China
You must have nerves of steel to risk walking on one of the most dangerous paths in the world, going through Huashan - one of the 5 Sacred Mountains Taoism in China.
The mountain became known to everyone tourist world not only thanks to the incredible beautiful rocks, but also a very difficult and dangerous ascent to its summit.
A narrow mountain path with a low railing is a bridge between several peaks. She will take you lead up and down with large height differences. On this bridge you can reach a height of 2130 meters. If you dare to cross this bridge, you will be able to see many Taoist monasteries, pagodas, temples, and a bridge along the way.
3. The Hussaini Bridge is the most dangerous bridge in the world
lovers extreme entertainment they will definitely not pass by the Hussaini Bridge, located in Pakistan. This active bridge allows crossing the Guntsy River. If you want to cross this bridge, then prepare for the fact that strong wind will rock you, and the huge gaps between the boards will not allow you to move quickly.
Throughout the history of the bridge perished many locals trying to cross it. It is worth noting that this is the second bridge, and the first one was destroyed, as it was built a long time ago, and for many years strong winds severely damaged thin ropes and boards.
A few elements of the old bridge still remain and can be seen next to the newer bridge. Despite the fact that the second bridge was built later, it can hardly be called reliable, because. it was also made of ropes and planks.
The bridge is so old that even locals do not know when it was built. Time and weather also do not spare him - many boards have already failed, which significantly increased the gaps between the boards.
4. Trift Bridge - the longest suspension bridge in the Alps
This bridge is the longest suspension bridge in the Alps. It is located at an altitude of about 100 meters above Lake Trift in the canton of Bern, Switzerland. Initially, the bridge was built for electrical and hydraulic work near the Trift glacier.
To make the bridge safer, it was modernized in 2009 - several parts were improved, in particular the steel rope system. Since June 12, 2009, the bridge has been open to everyone.
5. Titlis Cliff Walk - the highest suspension bridge in the world, Swiss Alps
This suspension bridge is the highest of its kind in Europe. Its construction was completed in December 2012. The height of the bridge is about 3,000 meters, its length is about 100 meters, and its width is less than a meter - 91.4 cm.
The bridge was built in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Ice Flyer Chairlift, which is located next to it, and which was opened back in 1913.
Almost all building materials were delivered by cable car, with larger parts delivered by helicopter. One side of the bridge leads to the cable car station, and the other to a 140-meter passage, located on south side Titlis, which was cut right in the glacier.
It is worth noting that the bridge is so strong that it is capable of withstand a weight of more than 500 tons and wind gusts of more than 190 km/h. This makes the bridge very safe, but not everyone will dare to cross it.
The bridge is open around the clock all year round and is free to visit.
6. The longest glass bridge in the world over China's Pinyang Valley
This glass bridge connects two peaks and extends over chinese valley Pinyan at an altitude of about 180 meters. The floor is transparent, as it is made of glass, which can withstand large overloads.
The bridge itself is strong enough to withstand big fluctuations temperatures (up to 60 C), as well as strong winds (up to 220 km/h). In order not to have to constantly wipe the bridge after the tourists, it was decided to offer shoe covers in which they are allowed to walk on the bridge.
It is worth noting that, despite their reliability, not everyone dares to walk across the bridge.
Once the tourists were frightened in earnest after one of them dropped a metal mug on the glass, and it slightly cracked underfoot. After that, the bridge was closed for repairs.
7. Sky Bridge (Langkawi Sky Bridge) - the most beautiful bridge in the world
Off the northwest coast of Malaysia, you can find the island of Langkawi. This is very a nice place where you can enjoy tropical forest, sandy beaches And clear waters Andaman Sea.
So that all visitors to the island could see its beauty from a bird's eye view, it was decided to build a bridge over the gorge. The bridge has 125 meters long and located at an altitude of 700 meters, which allows tourists to see the entire island at a glance. Its width is 1.8 meters.
The bridge was built with safety in the first place - double steel railings, wire mesh, as well as a wooden deck below the parapet. It even has escape routes. With the help of this bridge, tourists can go from one peak of the Gunung Mountains to another, stopping at triangular observation platforms.
To climb this bridge, you will need a cable car, which consists of 2 sections, and has a length of 2,200 meters.
8. Suspension bridge over the river Oia
This bridge is one of three unique suspension bridges in Shikoku, made of wooden boards, the distance between which is 20-30 cm, fastened with two whole pieces vines.
This bridge is 45 meters long and 2 meters wide. The bridge whist over the river at a height of 14 meters.
9. Geumgang Suspension Bridge over a precipice in Deidongsan National Nature Park
Daedunsan Park is located in the Jeollabuk-do province of South Korea.
To get to the main attraction - high rocky peaks - you will need to go through a narrow bridge, which not only can stagger a lot, but also includes a vertical staircase.
When you get to the top, you can enjoy amazing view on beautiful forests, green in summer and crimson in the autumn months.
10. Viaduc de Millau - the highest transport bridge in the world
This viaduct passes through the valley of the Tarn river, near the town of Millau in southern France. Millau is the terminus of the A75, which was built to provide high-speed traffic from the capital to the city of Béziers.
The bridge is so large that sometimes clouds pass under it and in their very high point the height of the bridge exceeds the height of the Eiffel Tower.
11. Suspension bridges in Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park
Tsingy de Bemaraha Park is located in the western part of Madagascar. In fact, the park is a large limestone plateau covered with sharp spiers.
Suspended wooden bridges hang over sharp geological formations, which outwardly are not very safe.
12. Royal Gorge Bridge - the tallest bridge in the US
The bridge stands over the Arkansas River, Colorado, at a height of 291 meters. It was built in 1929 and until 2003 was considered the highest bridge in the world. On this moment it is the tallest bridge in the US.
The goal was to create a commercial attraction, and it worked - the bridge is the state's most popular attraction.
It is worth noting that the Roya Bridge is surrounded by the park of the same name. Here you can walk around a small zoo, take a ride on a small suspension tram that allows you to see the entire canyon, and also go down to the Arkansas River.
13. Ubein, Amarapur, Myanmar - the oldest teak bridge in the world
The wooden bridge is the longest and oldest teak bridge in the world. It connects the city of Amarapura with a small suburban village and also crosses Lake Tauntome.
The Ubein Bridge is made of two parts and its total length is about 1.2 km. The segments are located so that an angle of 150 degrees is formed between them.
Initially, the bridge stood on some logs. There are now 1,086, but some have been replaced with concrete poles as the wood is rotting and needs to be replaced. Over time, all logs will be replaced with stronger poles.
On the bridge you can find covered verandas with benches, and in some places there are special passages for boats.
According to some reports, the bridge was built in the middle of the 19th century, and the main material for its construction at that time was teak wood.
In 2013, it was decided to install guards on the bridge, as some local residents commit illegal acts against tourists.
14. Unusual monkey bridges in Vietnam
These bridges can be found in the southern part of Vietnam near the Mekong Delta. Some believe that these bridges were built for the monkeys, but in fact they help the locals a lot.
To build such a bridge, the inhabitants used thick bamboo stalks. Since such stems are quite slippery, it becomes difficult to move across the bridge. The railings are more for decoration, as they don't really help those who decide to cross the bridge.
During the passage of the bridge, tourists have to hunch over, and from a distance they look a bit like monkeys. There are short monkey bridges , there are long, there are high and low, but they all have the same shape.
It is also worth adding that these bridges are quite fragile, and can break at any time, so walking on them is doubly dangerous.
15. Beautiful suspension rope bridge Carrick-Red (Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge)
The photo shows the bridge in 1888 and 2015. This suspension rope bridge can be found in Northern Ireland.
Over the past couple of centuries, the bridge has been fortified and rebuilt several times. Carrick Red acquired its present appearance in 2008.
When it was first built, the bridge had a railing on one side only, but after it was strengthened, railings were made on both sides for safety. And yet, not everyone dares to walk along it, because. located below blocks of stones, and the bridge itself is at a decent height.
16. Old Bridge Qeswachaka, Peru
Its length is 36.6 meters, and this bridge is thrown over the Apurimac River, which flows through the Peruvian province of Canas. The bridge also hangs over canyons and gorges, so the view is very beautiful. However not everyone will be able to enjoy these views, aswalking on the bridge is dangerous.
The Keswachaka Rope Bridge is hand-woven by local Indians. About once every two years (sometimes more often) locals come to the bridge building festival and start weaving the bridge again.
Weaving techniques are passed down from generation to generation. It is assumed that the very first sample of Kesvachaka was created by the Incas.
17. Bridge over the abyss at the top of the Aiguille du Midi, France
Although this bridge is very high - 3,842 meters above sea level- it's pretty short. In addition, it offers a wonderful view of the Alps.
And yet, to get to the Aiguille du Midi bridge, you will need to climb cable car, which is about 3 km long.
On the bridge itself there is a platform where you can stop and enjoy the views.
A small selection for everyone who is afraid of heights (or, on the contrary, cannot live without it).
9. Capilano Suspension Bridge, Canada
The Capilano Bridge was built in 1889. It stretches for as much as 138 meters at an altitude of 70 meters above the Capilano River. The bridge is located in natural park, and for many years many adventurous vacationers walk along it every day.
8. Living Root Bridge, India
This 16-meter-long 100-year-old bridge is made from the roots of living trees. Its creation at one time took as much as 20 years: the banyan roots were directed in such a way that as they grew, they intertwined with each other and, as a result, became strong enough to withstand the weight of the human body.
7 Rope Bridge, Peru
If the idea of walking over an abyss on rickety boards seems dubious to you, then this rope bridge in Peru won't inspire you all the more. The only thing that keeps the walker on the bridge over the abyss is the tightly bound ropes of straw. If at least one knot loosens, then you run the risk of meeting the rocks with all your strength somewhere far below ...
6. Ghasa, Nepal
Just looking at this suspension rope bridge is enough to make you feel sick. And no matter how reliable its fasteners would be, they still cannot inspire confidence. Nepal - Mountain country in the heart of the Himalayas - full of dizzying beauty views. back side medals lies in the fact that between these types you need to somehow move. Believe it or not, hundreds of animals are driven across this bridge every day! It was built for the purpose of cutting off the path along which cattle are driven to the city of Ghasu. If the animals are not afraid of such a height, then you should not!
5. Bridge over the river Kotmale, Sri Lanka
This bridge, stretched over a fast river, consists of very unstable boards. So it's better to carefully look under your feet so that you don't have to get acquainted with sharp stones at the bottom of the river!
4. Bridge over lake Trift, Switzerland
The longest suspension bridge in the Alps: 167 meters long and 92 meters high. He stretched over picturesque lake Tift in central Switzerland. And, although it looks quite reliable relative to the above bridges, it would be extremely unpleasant to cross over its low railing.
3. Sarawak, Borneo
How about walking on bamboo sticks? If rope bridges can still inspire at least some confidence, then on this narrow bridge you can easily fall right into wide slots(This possibility is enhanced by the fact that the bridge now and then sways from side to side). The bridge is entirely made of bamboo stalks tied with ropes and can support no more than two people at a time.
2. Langtang Valley, Nepal
Another bridge in the impenetrable mountains of Nepal, at first glance, may seem more or less reliable, but a strong gust of wind may well turn it upside down.
Bridge over the Hunza River, Pakistan
Possibly the scariest bridge in the world! If you stumble and fall between the rare boards, then nothing can stop your fall.
The bridge is located near the village of Hussaini in northern Pakistan. On windy days, even the most desperate daredevil will hardly dare to overcome it. The old broken bridge, which is still dangling in the neighborhood, does not add optimism at all. The latter was destroyed by the 2010 flood, one of the worst natural disasters ever to hit the country.
There are such bridges, from the mere sight of which travelers are breathtaking, they seem so unreliable and dangerous. They make a particularly creepy impression. suspension bridges, which you can admire during your summer trip.
Midday Peak Bridge (Pont de l "Aiguille du Midi), France
This bridge connects two rocks. The Midday Peak Bridge is small in length, but due to the height at which it is located (3842 meters above sea level), it seems endless and insanely dangerous, especially for those who are afraid of heights. Tourists are taken to the bridge by funicular. The bridge is excellent observation deck on mountain range Mont Blanc, from it are perfectly visible Mountain peaks France, and Italy. The Pont de l "Aiguille du Midi bridge is one of the main attractions of the western part of the Mont Blanc massif.
Trift Bridge, Canton of Bern, Switzerland
The longest and scariest suspension bridge in Europe. Built in 2004 by an energy company for technical work on the Trift Glacier, and renovated in 2009. During the reconstruction, the cable system of the bridge was strengthened, after which the bridge was opened for free visiting and immediately became a place of pilgrimage for travelers looking for thrill. The bridge has a length of one hundred and seventy meters, a width of one meter and stretches at a height of about one hundred meters above Lake Thrift. The bridge comes swaying, which adds to the thrill. Although the designers claim that the bridge is absolutely safe, that it can withstand winds up to 200 km / h and a mass of snow up to 500 tons, Trift Bridge is open only in calm weather. It is possible that the organizers of the trips across the bridge are sparing the senses and vestibular apparatus of the tourists. From the Trift Bridge opens beautiful view to the Alps and even to part of Italy.
Suspension bridge Canopy Walk, Ghana
IN national park Kakum has walking paths, or rather bridges, from which you can explore wildlife from high. The most famous bridge is Canopy Walk. This bridge is completely woven of ropes, has a length of more than three hundred meters and a height of about forty meters. To walk on it, a person should absolutely not have a fear of heights. In addition, the bridge is very narrow, and only one person can pass through it; oncoming travelers are categorically excluded. A narrow wooden plank sways so much in the air that the rope fences in the height of a person do not give a sense of security.
Suspension bridge across the Capilano River, North Vancouver
Built by Capilano in 1889. This bridge has a height of 70 meters and a length of 337 meters, located in an evergreen forest near the river. The bridge is a rather unreliable structure - cedar planks are connected by steel ropes and shake violently when walking on them. From the bridge open such great views on the nature of Canada, that, despite the strong precariousness of the bridge, it attracts a huge number of tourists.
Rope Bridge Carrick-a-Rede, Northern Ireland
This bridge, popular with tourists, is located near the town of Ballintoy in County Antrim. The rope bridge was built by local fishermen. Initially, the bridge had railings on only one side. When it became popular with thrill-seekers, the National Trust of Ireland slightly upgraded the bridge, providing it with a second set of railings. In the entire history of the Carrick-a-Rede bridge, there have been no cases of falling from it, that is, the bridge is absolutely reliable. But, despite this, the crossing of the bridge is so extreme that some travelers who managed to cross it in one direction do not dare to set off in the opposite direction, but prefer the boat crossing. Height cable bridge almost thirty meters above the rocks, twenty meters long.
Vines bridges in Iya Valley, Japan
On the island of Shikoku small island Japan, there are three exotic wicker-woven bridges across the Iya-gawa river. They were originally made of wooden planks, which were attached to each other with a vine. Now the bridge is reinforced with the strongest wire and railings, but this does not make it less extreme. The fact is that the bridges sway when walking, just like in the good old days.
Hussaini Suspension Bridge, Pakistan
Well, and, finally, the most dangerous suspension bridge in the world. This is the Hussaini Suspension Bridge (Pakistan). The Hussaini bridge over the Gunza River has a lot of gaps between the boards, and some boards are completely absent, while the bridge has a rather impressive amplitude of oscillation. Also, some of the bridge ropes are starting to rot. The bridge is very old local population still successfully uses this crossing over the river, it also attracts tourists seeking to get a little adrenaline.
In order to test your will and find out if you have a fear of crossing bridges - gephyrophobia - you need to walk on at least one of them.
We welcome you again on the pages of our site "I and the World"! Bridges stretch over water, over land, over an abyss. Today we will tell you which is the longest bridge in the world.
Going on a trip around the world, take a look at the top 10 longest structures, take a closer look at the photos, find out where they are and what they are called. And then walk through them.
1st place Danyang-Kunshan viaduct - 164,800 m
The Danyang-Kunshan Viaduct connects two cities in Eastern China. This railroad bridge on which several trains can pass at once. Almost 9 km passes over the surface of the water, the rest of the distance the trains travel on land. The construction lasted quite a short time, only four years and 10,000 people worked here. China spent $8.5 billion on the project and it is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the longest in the world.
2nd place is taken by Great Tianjin - 113,700 m
This facility continues the high-speed iron branch between the cities of Beijing and Shanghai, and also built in China.
3rd place - Bridge over the Wei - 79,700 m
Another Chinese railway bridge. It connects the banks of the Wei River and crosses it twice. Trains have been running on it since 2010, although it was built in 2008.
4th place - Bang Na Highway - 54,000 m
This is a six-lane highway, but many consider this road a bridge, because it passes above the ground. The automotive giant is located in Thailand and has been building it for 5 years. Serious traffic jams convinced the authorities to build this highway and invest more than a billion dollars in it. And although the highway is paid, many motorists and tourists try to drive along it, bypassing traffic jams and admiring the surrounding views.
Middle of the rating - Qingdao - 42,500 m
The largest automotive project through body of water. All 42.5 km Qingdao bridge goes over the bay. They built it for 4 years, and during this time it took 10 billion dollars. Every day, up to 30,000 cars pass on the road, saving only half an hour of time. Some are surprised: why was it necessary to spend such money from the budget for 30 minutes of savings?
6th place - Pontchartrain Dam Bridge - 38,420 m
Also goes through the water of Lake Pontchartrain USA. Located in the state of Louisiana and is paid. Now you can drive between the two shores of the lake in just 50 minutes. Very resistant to various elements, but apparently built so low above the water that barges periodically crash into it.
7th place is given to the Hangzhou Bay Bridge - 35,673 m
One of the most beautiful in the world is located in China. Surface, passing through the Pacific Gulf. The structure is built in the shape of the letter S. Passing through the structure, motorists reduce the distance by 120 km. On six lanes of the road you can drive at a speed of 100 km / h. The shelf life is set at around 100 years and then the building will be reconstructed.
8th place Shanghai maglev - 30,500 m
This is the most expensive Chinese railway project. It is made on a magnetic suspension. The project cost about 1.6 billion dollars. The road is laid mainly through wetlands, and every 25 km it was necessary to make concrete pillows for supports, and they are expensive. The most high speed trains on such a bridge are about 430 km / h, but only a minute and a half - after all, there is almost nowhere to accelerate.
9th place is given to the Bridge-tunnel that passes through the Chesapeake Bay - 28,140 m
Very interesting building, which becomes an underwater tunnel. Great idea to ride underwater. The building took 35 years to build. The toll on the bridge is $12 per toll. Cars drive for a while on the surface, and then “leave” down into the tunnel under water so that the ships can freely sail through the structure.
And completes the list - King Fahd Bridge - 26,000 m
It consists of several dams and small bridges that connect Saudi Arabia and the state of Bahrain, located on the islands. The name is given in honor of the king of Arabia, who laid the foundation for the construction. One of the parts is quite remarkable, because it rises high above the water, like a hill. I want to talk about others unique bridges not included in the top ten
The longest arch was built in Shanghai, more than 3.5 km long and about 45 m high
The longest hinged glass tower again in China is 488m long and 2m wide
The structure connects two rocks, and its weight has reached 70 tons. When tourists approach the center, it sways slightly. How cool, but also scary! 500 people can step on it at the same time.
The longest pedestrian suspension runs over the Akhshtyr Gorge in Sochi. Length - 439 m and it stretches at a height of 207 m
The length of the longest in Europe - 17 km - Vasco da Gama
The structure is quite beautiful and passes over very clear waters. It was built in only a year and a half, and by the 500th anniversary of the opening of the route from Europe to India, it was ready.
In Russia, a long cable-stayed building was built in Vladivostok 3100 m
It is about 29 meters wide and weighs 23,000 tons. High pylons rise up to 324 m. Another large cable-stayed pylon is located in St. Petersburg across the Neva River. It is fixed and has a length of 2884 m.
An unusual "dancing bridge" is laid across the Volga and stretches for 2.5 km
At the end of 2011, it was strengthened with the participation of specialists from Germany.
And here is the current project - the Crimean bridge
It will be one of the largest in Russia. For 19 km, there will be an automobile and railway from Taman Peninsula to the Crimean coast through sea strait. Opening Crimean bridge: .
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