This list of highest bridges includes bridges with a deck height of at least 250 metres (820 ft). The deck height of a bridge is the maximum vertical drop distance between the bridge deck (the road, rail or other transport bed of a bridge) and the ground or water surface beneath the bridge span.
Deck height is different from structural height, which is a measure of the maximum vertical distance from the uppermost part of a bridge, such as the top of a bridge tower to the lowermost exposed part of the bridge, where its piers emerge from the surface of the ground or water.
Structural height and deck height
The difference between tall and high bridges can be explained in part because some of the highest bridges span the deepest part of their valley or gorge supported from above, with their ground supports built on relatively high terrain only; some of the tallest bridges have support structures on the lowest part of the valley floor.
For example, the Huajiang Canyon Bridge is the highest bridge in the world, but not the tallest. This bridge spans a deep river gorge. The bridge's two towers, built on the rims of the gorge, are 262 m (860 ft) and 205 m (673 ft) tall, but due to the depth of the river gorge between the towers, the deck height of the Huajiang Canyon Bridge is 625 m (2,051 ft).
The Millau Viaduct is a cable-stayed bridge that is both tall (in structural height) and high (in deck height). The tallest Millau Viaduct tower is situated near the valley floor, which gives the viaduct a structural height of 343 m (1,125 ft), and a deck height of 270 m (890 ft) above the valley floor. The Millau Viaduct is (as of 24 March 2025) the tallest bridge, but not the highest bridge in the world.
Completed bridges
The ranking of the highest bridges in the world, currently open for use. Only bridges with a height of 250 metres (820 ft) or greater are included. Bridges under construction are not included in this ranking, but see the separate section "Under construction" below.
| Image | Name | Deck height metres (feet) | Main span metres (feet) | Opened | Carries | Design | Location | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huajiang Canyon Bridge | 625 m (2,051 ft) | 1,420 m (4,660 ft) | 2025 | Road S57 Liuzhi–Anlong Expy | Suspension Beipan River | China Guanling County, Guizhou 25°42′17″N 105°35′17″E / 25.70472°N 105.58806°E | ||
| Duge Bridge | 565 m (1,854 ft) | 720 m (2,360 ft) | 2016 | Road G56 Hangzhou–Ruili Expy | Cable-stayed Beipan River | China Xuanwei, Yunnan–Shuicheng, Guizhou 26°23′0″N 104°40′16″E / 26.38333°N 104.67111°E | ||
| Sidu River Bridge | 496 m (1,627 ft) | 900 m (3,000 ft) | 2009 | Road G50 Shanghai–Chongqing Expy | Suspension Sidu River | China Badong County, Hubei 30°37′18″N 110°23′41″E / 30.62167°N 110.39472°E | ||
| Puli Bridge | 485 m (1,591 ft) | 628 m (2,060 ft) | 2015 | Road G56 Hangzhou–Ruili Expy | Suspension Puli River | China Xuanwei, Yunnan 26°19′29″N 104°35′1″E / 26.32472°N 104.58361°E | ||
| Jin'an Bridge | 461 m (1,512 ft) | 1,386 m (4,547 ft) | 2020 | Road G4216 Chengdu–Lijiang Expy | Suspension Jinsha River | China Lijiang, Yunnan 26°49′23″N 100°26′34″E / 26.82306°N 100.44278°E | ||
| Yachi River Bridge | 434 m (1,424 ft) | 800 m (2,600 ft) | 2016 | Road S82 Guiyang–Qianxi Expy | Cable-stayed Wu River | China Qingzhen–Qianxi, Guizhou 26°50′57″N 106°8′15″E / 26.84917°N 106.13750°E | ||
| Zangkejiang Bridge | 410 m (1,350 ft) | 1,080 m (3,540 ft) | 2025 | Road G7612 Nayong–Xingyi Expy | Suspension Beipan River | China Shuicheng–Pu'an, Guizhou 26°9′59″N 105°6′45″E / 26.16639°N 105.11250°E | ||
| Wujiao Pipeline Bridge | 410 m (1,350 ft) | 280 m (920 ft) | 2018 | Pipeline | Suspension | China Leibo County, Sichuan 28°13′55.6″N 103°32′32.6″E / 28.232111°N 103.542389°E | ||
| Qingshui River Bridge | 406 m (1,332 ft) | 1,130 m (3,710 ft) | 2015 | Road G69 Yinchuan–Baise Expy | Suspension Qingshui River | China Weng'an County, Guizhou 27°1′46″N 107°11′24″E / 27.02944°N 107.19000°E | ||
| Baluarte Bridge | 390 m (1,280 ft) | 520 m (1,710 ft) | 2013 | Road Federal Highway 40 | Cable-stayed Baluarte River | Mexico Pueblo Nuevo, Durango 23°32′4″N 105°45′34″W / 23.53444°N 105.75944°W | ||
| Liuguanghe Xiqian Expressway Bridge | 375 m (1,230 ft) | 580 m (1,900 ft) | 2017 | Road S30 Xifeng–Qianxi Expy | Cable-stayed Wu River | China Qianxi–Xiuwen County, Guizhou 27°4′30″N 106°24′18″E / 27.07500°N 106.40500°E | ||
| Baling River Bridge | 370 m (1,210 ft) | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 2009 | Road G60 Shanghai–Kunming Expy | Suspension Baling River | China Guanling County, Guizhou 25°57′41″N 105°37′49″E / 25.96139°N 105.63028°E | ||
| Beipan River Guanxing Highway Bridge | 366 m (1,201 ft) | 388 m (1,273 ft) | 2003 | Road Guanxing Highway | Suspension Beipan River | China Xingbeizhen, Guizhou 25°39′3.06″N 105°41′31.96″E / 25.6508500°N 105.6922111°E | ||
| Tongzihe Bridge Jinrentong | 365 m (1,198 ft) | 965 m (3,166 ft) | 2024 | Road S14 Xinjin Expy | Suspension Tongzi River | China Renhuai, Guizhou 28°02′17.4″N 106°32′17.9″E / 28.038167°N 106.538306°E | ||
| Chenab Rail Bridge | 362 m (1,188 ft) | 467 m (1,532 ft) | 2022 | Railway Jammu–Baramulla line | Arch Chenab River | India Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir 33°9′3″N 74°52′59″E / 33.15083°N 74.88306°E | ||
| Maling River Bridge Fenglin | 361 m (1,184 ft) | 550 m (1,800 ft) | 2021 | Road S09 Xingyi Ring Expy | Suspension Maling River | China Xingyi, Guizhou 25°4′31.001″N 104°59′49.999″E / 25.07527806°N 104.99722194°E | ||
| Dimuhe River Bridge | 360 m (1,180 ft) | 538 m (1,765 ft) | 2015 | Road G56 Hangzhou–Ruili Expy | Suspension Wu River | China Liupanshui, Guizhou 26°39′20.30″N 105°4′6.29″E / 26.6556389°N 105.0684139°E | ||
| Yangbaoshan Bridge | 360 m (1,180 ft) | 650 m (2,130 ft) | 2022 | Road S36 Guiyang–Huangping Expy | Suspension Qingshui River | China Xinbazhen, Guizhou 26°43′34.5″N 107°14′14.6″E / 26.726250°N 107.237389°E | ||
| Chuandian Jinsha River Bridge | 360 m (1,180 ft) | 1,060 m (3,480 ft) | 2025 | Road G4216 Chengdu–Lijiang Expy | Suspension Jinsha River | China Ningnan County, Sichuan–Qiaojia County, Yunnan 26°58′43.4″N 102°53′38.6″E / 26.978722°N 102.894056°E | ||
| Yongren Bridge | 352 m (1,155 ft) | 920 m (3,020 ft) | 2023 | Road S45 Yongren–Jinshui Expy | Suspension Jiangdi River | China Yongren County, Yunnan 25°53′50.9″N 101°29′38.8″E / 25.897472°N 101.494111°E | ||
| Liuchong River Bridge | 340 m (1,120 ft) | 438 m (1,437 ft) | 2013 | Road S55 Qianxi–Zhijin Expy | Cable-stayed Liuchong River | China Zhijin County, Guizhou 26°48′29.3″N 105°53′7.5″E / 26.808139°N 105.885417°E | ||
| Aizhai Bridge | 336 m (1,102 ft) | 1,176 m (3,858 ft) | 2012 | Road G65 Baotou–Maoming Expy | Suspension Dehang Grand Canyon | China Jishou, Hunan 28°19′53″N 109°35′53″E / 28.33139°N 109.59806°E | ||
| Lishui River Bridge | 330 m (1,080 ft) | 856 m (2,808 ft) | 2013 | Road S10 Zhangjiajie–Huayuan Expy | Suspension Lishui River | China Zhangjiajie, Hunan 29°5′55.3″N 110°14′48″E / 29.098694°N 110.24667°E | ||
| Lvzhijiang Bridge | 320 m (1,050 ft) | 780 m (2,560 ft) | 2022 | Road G8012 Mi'le–Chuxiong Expy | Suspension Lvzhi River | China Lvzhizhen, Yunnan 24°42′26.2″N 101°56′48.7″E / 24.707278°N 101.946861°E | ||
| Beipan River Hukun Expressway Bridge | 318 m (1,043 ft) | 636 m (2,087 ft) | 2009 | Road G60 Shanghai–Kunming Expy | Suspension Beipan River | China Qinglong County, Guizhou 25°53′58.3″N 105°19′24.8″E / 25.899528°N 105.323556°E | ||
| Nizhuhe Yunduan Glass Footbridge | 317 m (1,040 ft) | 365 m (1,198 ft) | 2023 | Footbridge | Suspension | China Xuanwei, Yunnan 26°26′35.0″N 104°38′15.2″E / 26.443056°N 104.637556°E | ||
| Chajiaotan Bridge | 315 m (1,033 ft) | 1,200 m (3,900 ft) | 2020 | Road S80 Gulin–Yibin Expy | Suspension Chishui River | China Xishui County, Guizhou–Gulin County, Sichuan 28°9′57″N 106°8′7″E / 28.16583°N 106.13528°E | ||
| Chishuihe Bridge Jinsha | 315 m (1,033 ft) | 575 m (1,886 ft) | 2024 | Road G7512 Guiyang–Chengdu Expy | Cable-stayed Chishui River | China Jiaoyuanxiang, Sichuan 27°45′11.2″N 105°58′56.0″E / 27.753111°N 105.982222°E | ||
| Liuzhi Bridge | 315 m (1,033 ft) | 320 m (1,050 ft) | 2025 | Road G7612 Nayong–Xingyi Expy | Beam | China Liuzhi Special District, Guizhou 26°13′07.0″N 105°17′22.1″E / 26.218611°N 105.289472°E | ||
| Tianyundu Glass Footbridge | 312 m (1,024 ft) | 454 m (1,490 ft) | 2020 | Footbridge | Suspension | China Yangshan County, Guangdong 24°39′49.2″N 112°45′55.4″E / 24.663667°N 112.765389°E | ||
| Loushuihe Bridge | 310 m (1,020 ft) | 310 m (1,020 ft) | 2024 | Road S64 Yidu–Laifeng Expy | Arch Loushui River | China Hefeng County, Hubei 29°52′19.7″N 110°01′34.2″E / 29.872139°N 110.026167°E | ||
| Najiehe Railway Bridge | 310 m (1,020 ft) | 352 m (1,155 ft) | 2016 | Railway Zhijin-Qingzhen Railway | Arch Wu River | China Liuchangxiang, Guizhou 26°42′07.9″N 106°09′46.8″E / 26.702194°N 106.163000°E | ||
| Pingtang Bridge | 305 m (1,001 ft) | 550 m (1,800 ft) | 2019 | Road S64 Yuqing–Anlong Expy | Cable-stayed Caodu River | China Pingtang County, Guizhou 25°47′09.2″N 107°03′20.1″E / 25.785889°N 107.055583°E | ||
| Wumengshan Bridge | 305 m (1,001 ft) | 270 m (890 ft) | 2025 | Road G7612 Nayong–Xingyi Expy | Arch Azhi River | China Changliuxiang, Guizhou 26°12′51.2″N 105°11′45.7″E / 26.214222°N 105.196028°E | ||
| Kaizhou Lake Bridge | 305 m (1,001 ft) | 1,100 m (3,600 ft) | 2021 | Road S30 Weng'an–Kaiyang Expy | Suspension Qingshui River | China Mipingxiang, Guizhou 27°11′58.8″N 107°05′13.1″E / 27.199667°N 107.086972°E | ||
| Xiang River Bridge | 304 m (997 ft) | 560 m (1,840 ft) | 2021 | Road S34 Yuqing–Zunyi Expy | Cable-stayed Xiang River | China Tiechangzhen, Guizhou 27°26′54.6″N 107°15′51.8″E / 27.448500°N 107.264389°E | ||
| Shuangbao Grand Bridge | 301 m (988 ft) | 380 m (1,250 ft) | 2024 | Road S3 Yuxiang Double Line | Arch Dadong River Xiaodong River | China Wulong District, Chongqing 29°17′42.1″N 107°28′25.9″E / 29.295028°N 107.473861°E | ||
| Wujiang Bridge Jinfeng | 300 m (980 ft) | 650 m (2,130 ft) | 2023 | Road G7512 Guiyang–Chengdu Expy | Suspension Wu River | China Huajuexiang, Guizhou 27°11′50.4″N 106°28′16.3″E / 27.197333°N 106.471194°E | ||
| Baishuijiang Bridge | 300 m (980 ft) | 330 m (1,080 ft) | 2023 | Road S14 Yizhao Expy | Arch Baishui River | China Yiliang County, Yunnan 27°48′14.4″N 104°31′27.4″E / 27.804000°N 104.524278°E | ||
| Liuguanghe Bridge | 297 m (974 ft) | 240 m (790 ft) | 2001 | Road G321 Guiyang–Bijie Highway | Beam Wu River | China Liu Guangzhen, Guizhou 26°59′23.7″N 106°24′23.4″E / 26.989917°N 106.406500°E | ||
| Feilonghu Wujiang Bridge | 297 m (974 ft) | 680 m (2,230 ft) | 2021 | Road S34 Yuqing–Zunyi Expy | Suspension Wu River | China Shilianzhen, Guizhou 27°23′49.7″N 107°27′09.5″E / 27.397139°N 107.452639°E | ||
| Heshandu Wujiang Bridge | 297 m (974 ft) | 680 m (2,230 ft) | 2021 | Road S32 Meitan–Shiqian Expy | Suspension Wu River | China Benzhuangzhen, Guizhou 27°34′00.7″N 107°53′49.2″E / 27.566861°N 107.897000°E | ||
| Qinglong Railway Bridge | 295 m (968 ft) | 445 m (1,460 ft) | 2016 | Railway Shanghai–Kunming High-Speed Railway | Arch Beipan River | China Qinglong County, Guizhou 25°57′00.7″N 105°15′18.4″E / 25.950194°N 105.255111°E | ||
| Zhijing River Bridge | 294 m (965 ft) | 430 m (1,410 ft) | 2009 | Road G50 Shanghai–Chongqing Expy | Arch Zhijing River | China Dazhipingzhen, Hubei 30°37′35.5″N 110°11′49″E / 30.626528°N 110.19694°E | ||
| Royal Gorge Bridge | 291 m (955 ft) | 286 m (938 ft) | 1929 | Road Fremont County Road 3A | Suspension Arkansas River | USA Cañon City, Colorado 38°27′40.2″N 105°19′30.7″W / 38.461167°N 105.325194°W | ||
| Tian'e Longtan Bridge | 290 m (950 ft) | 600 m (2,000 ft) | 2024 | Road S26 Nandan–Tian'e Expy | Arch Hongshui River | China Tian'e County–Nandan County, Guangxi 25°04′42.5″N 107°01′15.6″E / 25.078472°N 107.021000°E | ||
| Dongxihe Bridge | 289 m (948 ft) | 330 m (1,080 ft) | 2024 | Road G6911 Ankang–Laifeng Expy | Arch Daning River | China Xujiazhen, Chongqing 31°39′54.8″N 109°35′10.2″E / 31.665222°N 109.586167°E | ||
| Xixihe Bridge Qianda | 288 m (945 ft) | 190 m (620 ft) | 2015 | Road S82 Qianxi–Dafang Expy | Beam Xixi River | China Dafang County, Guizhou 27°06′10.7″N 105°48′56.5″E / 27.102972°N 105.815694°E | ||
| Longli Bridge | 288 m (945 ft) | 528 m (1,732 ft) | 2024 | Road | Cable-stayed | China Longli, Guizhou 26°23′09.5″N 106°50′59.1″E / 26.385972°N 106.849750°E | ||
| Nanmengxi Bridge | 287 m (942 ft) | 360 m (1,180 ft) | 2024 | Road S72 Jianhe–Liping Expy | Cable-stayed Qingshui River | China Jinping County, Guizhou 26°33′27.3″N 108°51′08.4″E / 26.557583°N 108.852333°E | ||
| Xingkang Bridge | 285 m (935 ft) | 1,100 m (3,600 ft) | 2018 | Road G4218 Ya'an–Kargilik Expy | Suspension Dadu River | China Luding County, Sichuan 29°57′57.2″N 102°12′53.2″E / 29.965889°N 102.214778°E | ||
| Longjiang Bridge | 280 m (920 ft) | 1,196 m (3,924 ft) | 2016 | Road S10 Baoteng Expy | Suspension Long River | China Baoshan, Yunnan 24°50′19.7″N 98°40′19.9″E / 24.838806°N 98.672194°E | ||
| Sunxi River Bridge | 280 m (920 ft) | 660 m (2,170 ft) | 2018 | Road S49 Jiangjin–Xishui Expy | Suspension Sunxi River | China Bailinzhen, Chongqing 28°42′44.6″N 106°27′41.2″E / 28.712389°N 106.461444°E | ||
| Lianghekou Dam Bridge | 280 m (920 ft) | 220 m (720 ft) | 2019 | Road | Beam Yalong River | China Yajiang County, Sichuan 30°12′32.4″N 100°59′04.2″E / 30.209000°N 100.984500°E | ||
| Dafaqu Bridge | 280 m (920 ft) | 410 m (1,350 ft) | 2022 | Road G4215 Chengdu–Zunyi Expy | Arch | China Xitouzhen, Guizhou 27°47′51.4″N 106°34′00.5″E / 27.797611°N 106.566806°E | ||
| Liutonghe Bridge | 280 m (920 ft) | 300 m (980 ft) | 2025 | Road G4216 Chengdu–Lijiang Expy | Arch Liutong River | China Leibo County, Sichuan 28°03′04.0″N 103°25′01.0″E / 28.051111°N 103.416944°E | ||
| Millau Viaduct | 277 m (909 ft) | 342 m (1,122 ft) | 2004 | Road A75 autoroute | Cable-stayed Tarn | France Millau, Aveyron 44°5′6.8″N 3°1′18″E / 44.085222°N 3.02167°E | ||
| Kahaluo Jinsha River Bridge | 276 m (906 ft) | 1,030 m (3,380 ft) | 2025 | Road S14 Dayong Expy | Suspension Jinsha River | China Leibo County, Sichuan–Yongshan County, Yunnan 27°58′12.8″N 103°30′43.5″E / 27.970222°N 103.512083°E | ||
| Beipan River Shuibai Railway Bridge | 275 m (902 ft) | 236 m (774 ft) | 2001 | Railway Liupanshui–Baiguo railway | Arch Beipan River | China Liupanshui, Guizhou 26°12′34.1″N 104°43′14.9″E / 26.209472°N 104.720806°E | ||
| Baishuihe Bridge | 275 m (902 ft) | 340 m (1,120 ft) | 2024 | Road G7612 Nayong–Xingyi Expy | Arch | China Zhangjiawanzhen, Guizhou 26°33′38.9″N 105°26′06.7″E / 26.560806°N 105.435194°E | ||
| Yachi Railway Bridge | 272 m (892 ft) | 436 m (1,430 ft) | 2019 | Railway Chengdu–Guangzhou High-Speed Railway | Arch Wu River | China Qianxi County, Guizhou 26°53′03.5″N 106°17′24.2″E / 26.884306°N 106.290056°E | ||
| Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge | 271 m (889 ft) | 323 m (1,060 ft) | 2010 | Road U.S. Route 93 | Arch Colorado River | USA Clark County, Nevada Mohave County, Arizona 36°0′44.7″N 114°44′29.9″W / 36.012417°N 114.741639°W | ||
| Lancang River Railway Bridge | 271 m (889 ft) | 342 m (1,122 ft) | 2022 | Railway Dali–Ruili Railway | Arch Mekong | China Baoshan, Yunnan 25°17′23.0″N 99°20′57.8″E / 25.289722°N 99.349389°E | ||
| New River Gorge Bridge | 267 m (876 ft) | 518 m (1,699 ft) | 1977 | Road U.S. Route 19 | Arch New River | USA Fayetteville, West Virginia 38°4′8.9″N 81°4′57.5″W / 38.069139°N 81.082639°W | ||
| Wujiang Bridge Mozhai | 265 m (869 ft) | 296 m (971 ft) | 2024 | Road S3 Yuxiang Double Line | Extradossed Wu River | China Pengshui County, Chongqing 29°13′45.6″N 108°10′23.4″E / 29.229333°N 108.173167°E | ||
| Zongxihe Bridge | 264 m (866 ft) | 360 m (1,180 ft) | 2015 | Road G76 Xiamen–Chengdu Expy | Arch Liuchong River | China Nayong County, Guizhou 27°01′22.8″N 105°14′27.6″E / 27.023000°N 105.241000°E | ||
| Wulingshan Bridge | 263 m (863 ft) | 360 m (1,180 ft) | 2009 | Road G65 Baotou–Maoming Expy | Cable-stayed Houzao River | China Pengshui County, Chongqing 29°30′0.4″N 108°30′9.3″E / 29.500111°N 108.502583°E | ||
| Nanpan River Qiubei Bridge | 262 m (860 ft) | 416 m (1,365 ft) | 2016 | Railway Nanning–Kunming High-Speed Railway | Arch Nanpan River | China Qiubei County, Yunnan 24°06′43.0″N 103°35′06.5″E / 24.111944°N 103.585139°E | ||
| Gongshuihe Bridge | 260 m (850 ft) | 400 m (1,300 ft) | 2015 | Road G6911 Ankang–Laifeng Expy | Cable-stayed Niucao River | China Xuan'en County, Hubei 29°56′45.3″N 109°25′21.9″E / 29.945917°N 109.422750°E | ||
| Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge | 260 m (850 ft) | 430 m (1,410 ft) | 2016 | Footbridge | Suspension | China Zhangjiajie, Hunan 29°23′56.2″N 110°41′52.2″E / 29.398944°N 110.697833°E | ||
| Wujiang Bridge Yuqing | 260 m (850 ft) | 360 m (1,180 ft) | 2016 | Road G69 Yinchuan–Baise Expy | Cable-stayed Wu River | China Goupitanzhen, Guizhou 27°26′30.1″N 107°31′40.6″E / 27.441694°N 107.527944°E | ||
| Jinshajiang Bridge Hutiaoxia | 260 m (850 ft) | 766 m (2,513 ft) | 2020 | Road G0613 Xining–Lijiang Expy | Suspension Jinsha River | China Hutiaoxiazhen, Yunnan 27°10′24.6″N 100°05′01.8″E / 27.173500°N 100.083833°E | ||
| Italia Viaduct | 259 m (850 ft) | 175 m (574 ft) | 1974 | Road Autostrada A2 | Beam Lao River | Italy Laino Borgo, Calabria 39°56′20.5″N 15°57′36.6″E / 39.939028°N 15.960167°E | ||
| Jiangjiehe Bridge | 256 m (840 ft) | 330 m (1,080 ft) | 1995 | Road S205 Provincial Road | Arch Wu River | China Weng'an County, Guizhou 27°17′56.5″N 107°22′14.7″E / 27.299028°N 107.370750°E | ||
| Xixihe Railway Bridge | 256 m (840 ft) | 240 m (790 ft) | 2019 | Railway Chengdu–Guangzhou High-Speed Railway | Arch Xixi River | China Dafang County, Guizhou 27°06′58.9″N 105°49′00.1″E / 27.116361°N 105.816694°E | ||
| Sanxia Lianxin Bridge | 255 m (837 ft) | 200 m (660 ft) | 2021 | Road | Beam Jinyang River | China Jinyang County, Sichuan 27°42′22.2″N 103°15′30.5″E / 27.706167°N 103.258472°E | ||
| Qingjiang Bridge Shuibuya | 255 m (837 ft) | 420 m (1,380 ft) | 2018 | Road S245 Provincial Road | Suspension Qing River | China Shuibuya, Hubei 30°26′00.8″N 110°19′15.2″E / 30.433556°N 110.320889°E | ||
| Yangshuihe Bridge | 254 m (833 ft) | 230 m (750 ft) | 2017 | Road S30 Xifeng–Qianxi Expy | Beam Yangshui River | China Xifeng County, Guizhou 27°12′00.0″N 106°52′04.3″E / 27.200000°N 106.867861°E | ||
| Sfalassa Viaduct | 250 m (820 ft) | 376 m (1,234 ft) | 1973 | Road Autostrada A2 | Beam Sfalassà Gorge | Italy Bagnara Calabra, Calabria 38°16′13.1″N 15°48′10.8″E / 38.270306°N 15.803000°E | ||
| Mengdonghe Bridge Yongji | 250 m (820 ft) | 268 m (879 ft) | 2017 | Road S99 Longshan–Jishou Expy | Arch Mengdong River | China Yongshun County, Hunan 28°48′03.0″N 109°53′34.5″E / 28.800833°N 109.892917°E | ||
| Jinshajiang Railway Bridge Hutiaoxia | 250 m (820 ft) | 660 m (2,170 ft) | 2021 | Railway Lijiang–Shangri-La railway | Suspension Jinsha River | China Hutiaoxiazhen, Yunnan 27°10′30.0″N 100°05′23.3″E / 27.175000°N 100.089806°E | ||
| Ganxi Bridge | 250 m (820 ft) | 300 m (980 ft) | 2022 | Road | Beam Qingshui River | China Xinbazhen, Guizhou 26°41′58.2″N 107°13′27.2″E / 26.699500°N 107.224222°E | ||
| Shuiluohe Bridge | 250 m (820 ft) | 335 m (1,099 ft) | 2024 | Road G7512 Guiyang–Chengdu Expy | Arch Shuiluo River | China Longshanzhen, Sichuan 27°59′57.3″N 105°55′33.8″E / 27.999250°N 105.926056°E |
Under construction
The list below includes the highest bridges in the world currently under construction. Only bridges with a height of 250 metres (660 ft) or greater are included.
| Image | Name | Deck height metres (feet) | Main span metres (feet) | Opened | Carries | Design | Location | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yongchang Lancangjiang Bridge | 610 m (2,000 ft) | 1,416 m (4,646 ft) | 2028 | Road Yongping-Changning Expy | Suspension Mekong | China Changning County, Yunnan 24°53′32.6″N 99°44′38.5″E / 24.892389°N 99.744028°E | ||
| Tianmen Bridge | 565 m (1,854 ft) | 820 m (2,690 ft) | 2026 | Road Anshun–Panzhou Expy | Suspension Beipan River | China Shuicheng, Guizhou 26°09′35.8″N 104°57′52.0″E / 26.159944°N 104.964444°E | ||
| Xiaowan Lancangjiang Bridge | 520 m (1,710 ft) | 1,575 m (5,167 ft) | 2028 | Road Weishan–Fengqing Expy | Suspension Mekong | China Fengqing County, Yunnan 24°44′12.6″N 100°02′49.8″E / 24.736833°N 100.047167°E | ||
| Lugu Lake Bridge | 493 m (1,617 ft) | 1,680 m (5,510 ft) | 2026 | Road G7611 Duyun–Shangri-La Expy | Suspension Woluo River | China Yanyuan County, Sichuan 27°40′25.6″N 101°07′52.0″E / 27.673778°N 101.131111°E | ||
| Jinshajiang Wudongde Bridge | 485 m (1,591 ft) | 1,180 m (3,870 ft) | 2028 | Road Huili–Luquan Expy | Suspension Jinsha River | China Huidong County, Sichuan–Luquan County, Yunnan 26°21′58.0″N 102°34′08.3″E / 26.366111°N 102.568972°E | ||
| Yalong Liangshan Bridge | 480 m (1,570 ft) | 1,200 m (3,900 ft) | 2026 | Road G7611 Duyun–Shangri-La Expy | Suspension Yalong River | China Yanyuan County, Sichuan 27°42′32.5″N 101°59′59.9″E / 27.709028°N 101.999972°E | ||
| Puzhehei Bridge | 475 m (1,558 ft) | 930 m (3,050 ft) | 2028 | Road Luqiuguangfu Expy | Cable-stayed Nanpan River | China Luxi County–Qiubei County, Yunnan 24°16′50.8″N 103°48′54.1″E / 24.280778°N 103.815028°E | ||
| Guniuhe Bridge | 405 m (1,329 ft) | 520 m (1,710 ft) | 2026 | Road Anshun–Panzhou Expy | Arch Guniu River | China Shuicheng, Guizhou 26°11′37.2″N 105°02′36.6″E / 26.193667°N 105.043500°E | ||
| Liuchehe Bridge | 400 m (1,300 ft) | 264 m (866 ft) | 2026 | Road Anshun–Panzhou Expy | Arch Liuche River | China Shuicheng, Guizhou 26°05′39.1″N 104°53′04.5″E / 26.094194°N 104.884583°E | ||
| Sichuan-Tibet Railway Dadu River Bridge | 380 m (1,250 ft) | 1,060 m (3,480 ft) | 2028 | Railway Sichuan–Tibet railway | Suspension Dadu River | China Luding County, Sichuan 29°55′49.9″N 102°13′44.9″E / 29.930528°N 102.229139°E | ||
| Lancangjiang Yunlu Bridge | 375 m (1,230 ft) | 750 m (2,460 ft) | 2028 | Road Yunlu Expy | Cable-stayed Mekong | China Yunlong County, Yunnan 25°54′02.6″N 99°08′59.4″E / 25.900722°N 99.149833°E | ||
| Yanjin Guanhe Bridge | 350 m (1,150 ft) | 880 m (2,890 ft) | 2028 | Road Yongshan–Yanjin Expy | Suspension Heng River | China Yanjin County, Yunnan 28°05′06.7″N 104°14′20.7″E / 28.085194°N 104.239083°E | ||
| Malinghe Bridge Zhaozhuang | 329 m (1,079 ft) | 410 m (1,350 ft) | 2028 | Road and railway | Arch Maling River | China Xingyi, Guizhou 25°07′04.8″N 104°58′40.6″E / 25.118000°N 104.977944°E | ||
| Fenglai Bridge | 310 m (1,020 ft) | 580 m (1,900 ft) | 2026 | Road Wuliang Expy | Arch Daxi River | China Wulong District, Chongqing 29°23′26.0″N 107°17′24.9″E / 29.390556°N 107.290250°E | ||
| Shili Heihuijiang Bridge | 300 m (980 ft) | 518 m (1,699 ft) | 2028 | Road Weishan–Fengqing Expy | Arch Heihui River | China Fengqing County–Weishan County, Yunnan 24°56′44.6″N 100°12′20.6″E / 24.945722°N 100.205722°E | ||
| Jiangjiehe Railway Bridge | 298 m (978 ft) | 337 m (1,106 ft) | 2026 | Railway Wengma railway | Arch Wu River | China Weng'an County, Guizhou 27°17′56.5″N 107°22′14.7″E / 27.299028°N 107.370750°E | ||
| Chaibuxi Bridge | 290 m (950 ft) | 480 m (1,570 ft) | 2025 | Road S64 Yilai Expy | Cable-stayed Chaibuxi River | China Wufeng County, Hubei 30°10′24.8″N 111°01′43.2″E / 30.173556°N 111.028667°E | ||
| Guangming Niulanjiang Bridge | 290 m (950 ft) | 370 m (1,210 ft) | 2026 | Road Luqiao Expy | Cable-stayed Niulan River | China Ludian County–Qiaojia County, Yunnan 27°03′11.3″N 103°22′42.1″E / 27.053139°N 103.378361°E | ||
| Wushan Shennv Yangtze River Bridge | 283 m (928 ft) | 898 m (2,946 ft) | 2028 | Road Wuguan Expy | Cable-stayed Yangtze | China Wushan County, Chongqing 31°03′29.0″N 109°51′25.3″E / 31.058056°N 109.857028°E | ||
| Nanjinguan Yangtze River Bridge | 270 m (890 ft) | 1,200 m (3,900 ft) | 2028 | Road Yichang West Ring Expy | Suspension Yangtze | China Yichang, Hubei 30°46′10.2″N 111°14′21.6″E / 30.769500°N 111.239333°E | ||
| Daxihe Bridge | 270 m (890 ft) | 650 m (2,130 ft) | 2025 | Road G6911 Ankang–Laifeng Expy | Cable-stayed | China Fengjie County, Chongqing 30°59′09.1″N 109°36′06.1″E / 30.985861°N 109.601694°E | ||
| Malutang Bridge | 267 m (876 ft) | 480 m (1,570 ft) | 2025 | Road Malipo Expy | Cable-stayed Nanwen River | China Malipo County, Yunnan 23°00′03.4″N 104°41′43.3″E / 23.000944°N 104.695361°E | ||
| Jinqi Bridge | 258 m (846 ft) | 320 m (1,050 ft) | 2025 | Road Wuchang Expy | Cable-stayed Maotiao River | China Qingzhen–Xiuwen County, Guizhou 26°49′10.0″N 106°26′19.9″E / 26.819444°N 106.438861°E | ||
| Dahe Bridge | 258 m (846 ft) | 1,250 m (4,100 ft) | 2028 | Road | Suspension | China Liupanshui, Guizhou 26°39′47.3″N 104°50′13.5″E / 26.663139°N 104.837083°E | ||
| Lixianjiang Bridge | 250 m (820 ft) | 420 m (1,380 ft) | 2025 | Road Menglv Expy | Cable-stayed Lixian River | China Jiangcheng County–Lüchun County, Yunnan 22°47′24.1″N 101°59′39.2″E / 22.790028°N 101.994222°E |
Timeline
The list below shows the historical progression of the highest bridge in the world.
| Name | Record | Location | Height | Main span | Year opened | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huajiang Canyon Bridge | 2025–present | near Beipanjiang in Guizhou | 625 m (2,051 ft) | 1,420 m (4,660 ft) | 2025 | S57 |
| Duge Bridge | 2016–2025 | near Liupanshui in Guizhou | 564 m (1,850 ft) | 720 m (2,360 ft) | 2016 | G56 |
| Sidu River Bridge | 2009–2016 | Yesanguanzhen | 496 m (1,627 ft) | 900 m (2,953 ft) | 2009 | G50 |
| Hegigio Gorge Pipeline Bridge | 2005–2009 | Otoma, Papua New Guinea | 393 m (1,289 ft) | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 2005 | pipeline |
| Beipan River Guanxing Highway Bridge | 2003–2005 | Xingbeizhen | 366 m (1,201 ft) | 388 m (1,273 ft) | 2003 | highway |
| Liuguanghe Bridge | 2001–2003 | Liu Guangzhen | 297 m (974 ft) | 240 m (787 ft) | 2001 | G321 |
| Royal Gorge Bridge | 1929–2001 | Cañon City, Colorado | 291 m (955 ft) | 286 m (938 ft) | 1929 | road |
| Niouc Bridge | 1922–1929 | Niouc | 190 m (623 ft) | 190 m (623 ft) | 1922 | pipeline |
| Sidi M'Cid Bridge | 1912–1922 | Constantine, Algeria | 175 m (574 ft) | 160 m (525 ft) | 1912 | road |
| Pont de la Caille | 1839–1912 | Allonzier-la-Caille | 147 m (482 ft) | 183 m (600 ft) | 1839 | pedestrian |
| Puente Nuevo | 1751–1839 | Ronda | 120 m (394 ft) | 100 m (328 ft) | 1793 | road |
| Ponte delle Torri | 14th century–1751 | Spoleto | 80 m (262 ft) | 14th century | Aqueduct | |
| Alcántara Bridge | 106–14th century | Alcántara | 48 m (157 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) | 106 | Roman bridge |
| Pont d'Aël | 3 BC – 106 AD | Aymavilles | 66 m (217 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) | 3 BC | Roman aqueduct |
See also
- List of tallest bridges
- List of longest suspension bridge spans
- List of longest cable-stayed bridge spans
- List of longest arch bridge spans
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