Here are the top 10 longest suspension bridges in the world
1. Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Japan:
- Total Length: 3,911 meters (12,831 feet)
- Location: Kobe-Naruto, Japan
- Completed in 1998, it connects the city of Kobe to Awaji Island. It is known for its impressive span length and seismic resistance.
2. Xihoumen Bridge, China:
- Total Length: 2,680 meters (8,793 feet)
- Location: Zhejiang Province, China
- Completed in 2009, it spans across the Xihoumen Strait and connects the cities of Ningbo and Zhoushan.
3. Great Belt Bridge, Denmark:
- Total Length: 2,730 meters (8,957 feet)
- Location: Zealand and Funen, Denmark
- Completed in 1998, it connects the Danish islands of Zealand and Funen and comprises both a suspension bridge and a box girder bridge.
4. Runyang Bridge, China:
- Total Length: 2,471 meters (8,108 feet)
- Location: Jiangsu Province, China
- Completed in 2005, it spans across the Yangtze River, connecting the cities of Zhenjiang and Yangzhou.
5. Humber Bridge, United Kingdom:
- Total Length: 2,220 meters (7,283 feet)
- Location: Kingston upon Hull, England
- Completed in 1981, it spans the Humber Estuary and connects East Yorkshire with North Lincolnshire.
6. Jiangyin Suspension Bridge, China:
- Total Length: 1,385 meters (4,544 feet)
- Location: Jiangsu Province, China
- Completed in 1999, it crosses the Yangtze River, connecting the cities of Jiangyin and Jingjiang.
7. Tsing Ma Bridge, Hong Kong:
- Total Length: 1,377 meters (4,518 feet)
- Location: Hong Kong
- Completed in 1997, it serves as both a road and railway bridge, connecting the island of Tsing Yi to Ma Wan.
8. Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, United States:
- Total Length: 1,298 meters (4,260 feet)
- Location: New York, United States
- Completed in 1964, it spans the Narrows, connecting the boroughs of Staten Island and Brooklyn in New York City.
9. Golden Gate Bridge, United States:
- Total Length: 1,280 meters (4,200 feet)
- Location: San Francisco, United States
- Completed in 1937, it is an iconic suspension bridge that spans the Golden Gate Strait, connecting San Francisco to Marin County.
10. George Washington Bridge, United States:
- Total Length: 1,067 meters (3,501 feet)
- Location: New York and New Jersey, United States
- Completed in 1931, it spans the Hudson River, connecting the Washington Heights neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City, to Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Please note that bridge rankings and lengths can change over time as new bridges are built. It's always recommended to consult up-to-date sources for the latest information on bridge rankings.