Bridges In China
This list of bridges in China is organized by province and includes notable bridges. China has a long history in bridge construction. The oldest bridge still in existence in china is the Anji Bridge constructed during the years between 595 and 605. Recently China has been pushing the boundaries of bridge construction with many record breaking bridges. China is currently home to the Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge, the world’s longest bridge measuring over 164 kilometres (102 mi). The Xihoumen Bridge bridge in Zhejiang province is the second longest suspension bridge span and the Sutong Bridge in the Jiangsu province is the second longest cable-stayed span. China is also home to the Sidu River Bridge, the highest bridge in the world, and the Chaotianmen Bridge bridge, the longest arch bridge span.
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