Bridges that hold world records

Not only a means of transportation, bridges are also spectacular structures, attracting visitors from all over the world.

The world’s tallest bridge: Millau Viaduct (France) took 17 years to build, with the aim of solving traffic jams on the route from Millau through the south of France to tourist destinations in Spain. The highest point of the bridge is up to 343 m, making this the tallest bridge in the world, more than many buildings like the Chrysler Building in New York, USA. Image: WallHere. The bridge is located at the highest altitude in the world: Duge Bridge, also known as Beipanjiang Bridge (China) has four lanes, connecting Guizhou province with Yunnan. With a body located at 565 m above the ground, this is the highest bridge in the world. The reason for this is that the surrounding mountains are filled with limestone, which is brittle and unstable. To avoid caves and cracks, the bridge engineer had to gradually raise the height, up to the current position. Image: Travelbaseonline. The oldest bridge in the world still in operation: Arkadiko Bridge (Spain) was built between 1300 and 1190 BC and is the oldest bridge in the world. Also known as Kazarma, this 22-meter stone bridge spans the River Meles and was part of an old military road system. This ancient Greek relic is still very sturdy and safe for pedestrians. Image: Vici. The longest covered bridge in the world: Hartland Bridge in New Brunswick (Canada) is the longest covered bridge in the world, with a length of 391 m. The bridge over the Saint John River, connecting Hartlan with Somerville, was built in the 19th century. With a wooden frame and pillars inside, the roof protects the bridge from the effects of the weather. In the old days when horse-drawn carriages were the main means of transportation, as with every covered bridge in New Brunswick, Hartland was a “proposal”: Horse trainers stopped in the middle of the bridge and waited for the couple to kiss, then Continue to the other end of the bridge. Image: BBC. Longest cross-sea bridge in the world: The route Hong Kong – Vu Hai – Macao (China) is 55 km long and is the longest sea bridge in the world. This system of bridges and tunnels includes three cable car bridges, viaducts, undersea tunnels and four artificial islands. Connecting three major Chinese cities, the bridge is designed to stand for 120 years. Image: Business Traveler. World’s shortest interstate bridge: This title belongs to the bridge located on the border between Spain and Portugal. Just 3.2 meters long, this bridge connects Spain’s La Codosera region with Portugal’s Arronches region. The bridge is mainly used for pedestrians and two-wheelers. Image: La Codosera. Another bridge often mistaken for the world’s shortest inter-country bridge is located on the island of Zavikon. With a length of 9.7 m, the bridge connects two islands that are said to belong to two different countries, the US and Canada. However, in reality, not only is it longer than the bridge at La Codosera, but the two islands are part of Canada. Photo: Freshdaily. The longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world: Connecting the towns of Zermatt and Grächen in Switzerland, the Charles Kuonen pedestrian suspension bridge is 487 m long and is located almost 85 m above the ground. From the bridge, visitors will enjoy majestic views of the Matterhorn, Weisshorn and Alps peaks. Operating since 2017, the bridge shortens the time to go through the valley from 4 hours to about 10 minutes. Image: Time.