List of highest bridges

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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.

The Huajiang Canyon Bridge

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 Changtai Yangtze River Bridge is the tallest bridge structure in the world with a height of 352 meters (1,155 ft) when it was opened in Sept. 2025.

Completed bridges

The ranking of the highest bridges in the world. 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.

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Image Name Deck height
metres (feet)
Main span
metres (feet)
Opened Carries Design Location Ref.
Huajiang Canyon Bridge625 m (2,051 ft)1,420 m (4,660 ft)
2025
Road
S57 Liuzhi–Anlong Expy
Suspension
Beipan River
China
Guanling CountyZhenfeng County, Guizhou
25°42′17″N 105°35′17″E
[H 1]
[1]
Duge Bridge565 m (1,854 ft)720 m (2,360 ft)
2016
Road
G56 Hangzhou–Ruili Expy
Cable-stayed
Beipan River
China
Xuanwei, YunnanShuicheng, Guizhou
26°23′08″N 104°40′26″E
[H 2]
[2]
Sidu River Bridge496 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
[Note 1]
[H 3]
Puli Bridge485 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′01″E
[H 4]
Jin'an Bridge461 m (1,512 ft)1,386 m (4,547 ft)
2020
Road
G4216 Chengdu–Lijiang Expy
Suspension
Jinsha River
China
Lijiang, Yunnan
26°49′N 100°26′E
[Note 2]
[H 5]
[3]
Yachi River Bridge434 m (1,424 ft)800 m (2,600 ft)
2016
Road
S82 Guiyang–Qianxi Expy
Cable-stayed
Wu River
China
Qianxi CountyQingzhen, Guizhou
26°50′57″N 106°08′15″E
[Note 3]
[H 6]
[4]
Zangkejiang Bridge410 m (1,350 ft)1,080 m (3,540 ft)
2025
Road
G7612 Nayong–Xingyi Expy
Suspension
Beipan River
China
ShuichengPu'an, Guizhou
26°09′59″N 105°06′45″E
[Note 4]
[H 7]
[5]
Wujiao Pipeline Bridge410 m (1,350 ft)280 m (920 ft)
2018
PipelineSuspension China
Leibo County, Sichuan
28°13′55″N 103°32′33″E
[H 8]
Qingshui River Bridge406 m (1,332 ft)1,130 m (3,710 ft)
2015
Road
G69 Yinchuan–Baise Expy
Suspension
Qingshui River
China
Kaiyang CountyWeng'an County, Guizhou
27°01′46″N 107°11′24″E
[H 9]
Hegigio Gorge Pipeline Bridge
dismantled in 2023
393 m (1,289 ft)470 m (1,540 ft)
2005
PipelineSuspension
Hegigio River
Papua New Guinea
Otoma, Southern Highlands
6°20′05″S 143°05′48″E
[H 10]
Baluarte Bridge390 m (1,280 ft)520 m (1,710 ft)
2013
Road
Federal Highway 40
Cable-stayed
Baluarte River
Mexico
Pueblo Nuevo, Durango
23°32′03″N 105°45′35″W
[H 11]
[6]
Liuguanghe Xiqian Expressway Bridge375 m (1,230 ft)580 m (1,900 ft)
2017
Road
S30 Xifeng–Qianxi Expy
Cable-stayed
Wu River
China
XiuwenQianxi, Guizhou
27°04′41″N 106°24′06″E
[H 12]
[7]
Baling River Bridge370 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
[H 13]
[8]
Beipan River Guanxing Highway Bridge366 m (1,201 ft)388 m (1,273 ft)
2003
Road
Guanxing Highway
Suspension
Beipan River
China
Zhenfeng CountyGuanling County, Guizhou
25°39′03″N 105°41′32″E
[H 14]
[9]
Tongzihe Bridge Jinrentong365 m (1,198 ft)965 m (3,166 ft)
2024
Road
S14 Xinjin Expy
Suspension
Tongzi River
China
Renhuai, Guizhou
28°02′17″N 106°32′18″E
[H 15]
[10]
Chenab Rail Bridge362 m (1,188 ft)467 m (1,532 ft)
2022
Railway
Jammu–Baramulla line
Arch
Chenab River
India
Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir
33°09′03″N 74°52′57″E
[H 16]
[11]
Maling River Bridge Fenglin361 m (1,184 ft)550 m (1,800 ft)
2021
Road
S09 Xingyi Ring Expy
Suspension
Maling River
China
Xingyi, Guizhou
25°04′30″N 104°59′50″E
[H 17]
Dimuhe River Bridge360 m (1,180 ft)538 m (1,765 ft)
2015
Road
G56 Hangzhou–Ruili Expy
Suspension
Wu River
China
Liupanshui, Guizhou
26°39′17″N 105°04′13″E
[H 18]
Yangbaoshan Bridge360 m (1,180 ft)650 m (2,130 ft)
2022
Road
S36 Guiyang–Huangping Expy
Suspension
Qingshui River
China
Guiding County, Guizhou
26°43′34″N 107°14′15″E
[H 19]
[12]
Chuandian Jinsha River Bridge360 m (1,180 ft)1,060 m (3,480 ft)
2025
Road
G4216 Chengdu–Lijiang Expy
Suspension
Jinsha River
China
Ningnan County, SichuanQiaojia County, Yunnan
26°58′45″N 102°53′39″E
[Note 5]
[H 20]
[13]
Yongren Bridge352 m (1,155 ft)920 m (3,020 ft)
2023
Road
S45 Yongren–Jinshui Expy
Suspension
Jiangdi River
China
Yongren County, Yunnan
25°53′51″N 101°29′39″E
[H 21]
[14]
Liuchong River Bridge340 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″N 105°53′04″E
[H 22]
Aizhai Bridge336 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′55″N 109°35′54″E
[H 23]
[15]
Lishui River Bridge330 m (1,080 ft)856 m (2,808 ft)
2013
Road
S10 Zhangjiajie–Huayuan Expy
Suspension
Lishui River
China
Zhangjiajie, Hunan
29°06′56″N 110°15′32″E
[H 24]
Lvzhijiang Bridge320 m (1,050 ft)780 m (2,560 ft)
2022
Road
G8012 Mi'le–Chuxiong Expy
Suspension
Lvzhi River
China
Shuangbai CountyYimen County, Yunnan
24°42′26″N 101°56′49″E
[H 25]
[16]
Beipan River Hukun Expressway Bridge318 m (1,043 ft)636 m (2,087 ft)
2009
Road
G60 Shanghai–Kunming Expy
Suspension
Beipan River
China
Qinglong County, Guizhou
25°53′53″N 105°19′23″E
[H 26]
[17]
Nizhuhe Yunduan Glass Footbridge317 m (1,040 ft)365 m (1,198 ft)
2023
FootbridgeSuspension China
Xuanwei, Yunnan
26°26′35″N 104°38′15″E
[H 27]
Chajiaotan Bridge315 m (1,033 ft)1,200 m (3,900 ft)
2020
Road
S80 GulinYibin Expy
Suspension
Chishui River
China
Xishui County, GuizhouGulin County, Sichuan
28°09′57″N 106°08′07″E
[H 28]
[18]
Gujin Chishui River Bridge315 m (1,033 ft)575 m (1,886 ft)
2024
Road
G7512 Guiyang–Chengdu Expy
Cable-stayed
Chishui River
China
Gulin County, SichuanJinsha County, Guizhou
27°45′11″N 105°58′56″E
[H 29]
[19]
Liuzhi Bridge [zh]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″N 105°17′22″E
[H 30]
[20]
Tianyundu Glass Footbridge312 m (1,024 ft)454 m (1,490 ft)
2020
FootbridgeSuspension China
Yangshan County, Guangdong
24°39′50″N 112°45′55″E
[H 31]
Loushuihe Bridge [zh]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′20″N 110°01′34″E
[H 32]
[21]
Najiehe Railway Bridge310 m (1,020 ft)352 m (1,155 ft)
2016
Railway
Zhijin-Qingzhen Railway
Arch
Wu River
China
Zhijin CountyQingzhen, Guizhou
26°42′06″N 106°09′46″E
[Note 3]
[H 33]
Pingtang Bridge305 m (1,001 ft)550 m (1,800 ft)
2019
Road
S62 Yuqing–Anlong Expy
Cable-stayed
Caodu River
China
Pingtang County, Guizhou
25°47′07″N 107°03′24″E
[H 34]
[22]
Wumengshan Bridge [zh]305 m (1,001 ft)270 m (890 ft)
2025
Road
G7612 Nayong–Xingyi Expy
Arch
Azhi River
China
Changliuxiang, Guizhou
26°12′55″N 105°11′46″E
[H 35]
Kaizhou Lake Bridge305 m (1,001 ft)1,100 m (3,600 ft)
2021
Road
S30 Weng'an–Kaiyang Expy
Suspension
Qingshui River
China
Kaiyang County, Guizhou
27°11′59″N 107°05′14″E
[Note 6]
[H 36]
[23]
Zunyu Expressway Xiang River Bridge304 m (997 ft)560 m (1,840 ft)
2021
Road
S34 Yuqing–Zunyi Expy
Cable-stayed
Xiang River
China
BozhouWeng'an County, Guizhou
27°26′52″N 107°15′52″E
[H 37]
Shuangbao Grand Bridge301 m (988 ft)405 m (1,329 ft)
2024
Road
S3 Yuxiang Double Line
Arch
Dadong River
Xiaodong River
China
Wulong, Chongqing
29°17′42″N 107°28′26″E
[H 38]
[24]
Wujiang Bridge Jinfeng [zh]300 m (980 ft)650 m (2,130 ft)
2023
Road
G7512 Guiyang–Chengdu Expy
Suspension
Wu River
China
Huajuexiang, Guizhou
27°11′50″N 106°28′16″E
[H 39]
Baishuijiang Bridge [zh]300 m (980 ft)330 m (1,080 ft)
2023
Road
S14 Yizhao Expy
Arch
Baishui River
China
Yiliang County, Yunnan
27°48′14″N 104°31′27″E
[H 40]
Liuguanghe Bridge297 m (974 ft)240 m (790 ft)
2001
Road
G321 Guiyang–Bijie Highway
Beam
Wu River
China
Liu Guangzhen, Guizhou
26°59′23″N 106°24′25″E
[H 41]
Feilonghu Wujiang Bridge [zh]297 m (974 ft)680 m (2,230 ft)
2021
Road
S34 Yuqing–Zunyi Expy
Suspension
Wu River
China
Shilianzhen, Guizhou
27°23′50″N 107°27′10″E
[Note 6]
[H 42]
Heshandu Wujiang Bridge [zh]297 m (974 ft)680 m (2,230 ft)
2021
Road
S32 Meitan–Shiqian Expy
Suspension
Wu River
China
Benzhuangzhen, Guizhou
27°34′1″N 107°53′49″E
[H 43]
Qinglong Railway Bridge295 m (968 ft)445 m (1,460 ft)
2016
Railway
Shanghai–Kunming High-Speed Railway
Arch
Beipan River
China
Qinglong CountyGuanling County, Guizhou
25°57′02″N 105°15′18″E
[H 44]
[25]
Zhijing River Bridge294 m (965 ft)430 m (1,410 ft)
2009
Road
G50 Shanghai–Chongqing Expy
Arch
Zhijing River
China
Badong County, Hubei
30°37′36″N 110°11′48″E
[H 45]
[26]
Royal Gorge Bridge291 m (955 ft)286 m (938 ft)
1929
Road
Fremont County Road 3A
Suspension
Arkansas River
USA
Cañon City, Colorado
38°27′43″N 105°19′30″W
[H 46]
Tian'e Longtan Bridge290 m (950 ft)600 m (2,000 ft)
2024
Road
S26 Nandan–Tian'e Expy
Arch
Hongshui River
China
Tian'e County, Guangxi
25°04′41″N 107°01′16″E
[H 47]
[27]
Dongxihe Bridge [zh]289 m (948 ft)330 m (1,080 ft)
2024
Road
G6911 Ankang–Laifeng Expy
Arch
Daning River
China
Wuxi County, Chongqing
31°39′55″N 109°35′10″E
[H 48]
Xixihe Bridge Qianda [zh]288 m (945 ft)190 m (620 ft)
2015
Road
S82 Qianxi–Dafang Expy
Beam
Xixi River
China
Dafang County, Guizhou
27°6′9″N 105°48′56″E
[H 49]
Longli Bridge288 m (945 ft)528 m (1,732 ft)
2024
RoadCable-stayed China
Longli County, Guizhou
26°23′09″N 106°50′59″E
[H 50]
Nanmengxi Bridge287 m (942 ft)360 m (1,180 ft)
2024
Road
S72 Jianhe–Liping Expy
Cable-stayed
Qingshui River (Yuan River)
China
Jinping County, Guizhou
26°33′27″N 108°51′8″E
[H 51]
Xingkang Bridge285 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″N 102°12′53″E
[Note 1]
[H 52]
[28]
Longjiang Bridge280 m (920 ft)1,196 m (3,924 ft)
2016
Road
S10 Baoteng Expy
Suspension
Long River
China
Baoshan, Yunnan
24°50′19″N 98°40′19″E
[H 53]
Sunxi River Bridge [zh]280 m (920 ft)660 m (2,170 ft)
2018
Road
S49 Jiangjin–Xishui Expy
Suspension
Sunxi River
China
Bailinzhen, Chongqing
28°42′46″N 106°27′42″E
[H 54]
Lianghekou Dam Bridge [zh]280 m (920 ft)220 m (720 ft)
2019
RoadBeam
Yalong River
China
Yajiang County, Sichuan
30°12′31″N 100°58′58″E
[H 55]
Dafaqu Bridge [zh]280 m (920 ft)410 m (1,350 ft)
2022
Road
G4215 Chengdu–Zunyi Expy
Arch China
BozhouHuichuan, Guizhou
27°47′51″N 106°34′0″E
[H 56]
Liutonghe Bridge [zh]280 m (920 ft)300 m (980 ft)
2025
Road
G4216 Chengdu–Lijiang Expy
Arch
Liutong River
China
Leibo County, Sichuan
28°3′4″N 103°25′1″E
[Note 7]
[H 57]
Millau Viaduct277 m (909 ft)342 m (1,122 ft)
2004
Road
A75 autoroute
Cable-stayed
Tarn
France
Millau, Aveyron
44°04′49″N 3°01′21″E
[H 58]
Kahaluo Jinsha River Bridge276 m (906 ft)1,030 m (3,380 ft)
2025
Road
S14 Dayong Expy
Suspension
Jinsha River
China
Leibo County, SichuanYongshan County, Yunnan
27°58′13″N 103°30′42″E
[H 59]
[29]
Beipan River Shuibai Railway Bridge275 m (902 ft)236 m (774 ft)
2001
Railway
Liupanshui–Baiguo railway
Arch
Beipan River
China
Shuicheng, Guizhou
26°12′36″N 104°43′14″E
[H 60]
[30]
Baishuihe Bridge [zh]275 m (902 ft)340 m (1,120 ft)
2024
Road
G7612 Nayong–Xingyi Expy
Arch China
Zhijin County, Guizhou
26°33′39″N 105°26′7″E
[H 61]
Yachi Railway Bridge272 m (892 ft)436 m (1,430 ft)
2019
Railway
Chengdu–Guangzhou High-Speed Railway
Arch
Wu River
China
Qianxi County, Guizhou
26°53′04″N 106°17′25″E
[H 62]
[31]
Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge271 m (889 ft)323 m (1,060 ft)
2010
Road
U.S. Route 93
Arch
Colorado River
USA
Boulder City, NevadaMohave County, Arizona
36°00′45″N 114°44′29″W
[H 63]
[32]
Lancang River Railway Bridge271 m (889 ft)342 m (1,122 ft)
2022
Railway
Dali–Ruili Railway
Arch
Mekong
China
Yongping CountyLongyang, Yunnan
25°17′23″N 99°20′57″E
[Note 8]
[H 64]
[33]
New River Gorge Bridge267 m (876 ft)518 m (1,699 ft)
1977
Road
U.S. Route 19
Arch
New River
USA
Fayetteville, West Virginia
38°04′08″N 81°04′57″W
[H 65]
[34]
Wujiang Bridge Mozhai265 m (869 ft)296 m (971 ft)
2024
Road
S3 Yuxiang Double Line
Extradossed
Wu River
China
Pengshui County, Chongqing
29°13′46″N 108°10′23″E
[H 66]
Zongxihe Bridge264 m (866 ft)360 m (1,180 ft)
2015
Road
G76 Xiamen–Chengdu Expy
Arch
Liuchong River
China
Nayong County, Guizhou
27°01′23″N 105°14′30″E
[H 67]
[35]
Wulingshan Bridge263 m (863 ft)360 m (1,180 ft)
2009
Road
G65 Baotou–Maoming Expy
Cable-stayed
Houzao River
China
Pengshui County, Chongqing
29°30′N 108°30′E
[H 68]
Nanpan River Qiubei Bridge [zh; fr]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″N 103°35′07″E
[H 69]
[36]
Gongshuihe Bridge260 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″N 109°25′21″E
[H 70]
Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge260 m (850 ft)430 m (1,410 ft)
2016
FootbridgeSuspension China
Zhangjiajie, Hunan
29°24′N 110°42′E
[H 71]
Wujiang Bridge Yuqing [zh]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″N 107°31′42″E
[Note 6]
[H 72]
Jinshajiang Bridge Hutiaoxia [zh]260 m (850 ft)766 m (2,513 ft)
2020
Road
G0613 Xining–Lijiang Expy
Suspension
Jinsha River
China
Shangri-La CountyYulong County, Yunnan
27°10′25″N 100°5′4″E
[H 73]
Italia Viaduct259 m (850 ft)175 m (574 ft)
1974
Road
Autostrada A2
Beam
Lao River
Italy
Laino Borgo, Calabria
39°56′21″N 15°57′33″E
[H 74]
Jiangjiehe Bridge256 m (840 ft)330 m (1,080 ft)
1995
Road
S205 Provincial Road
Arch
Wu River
China
Weng'an County, Guizhou
27°17′56″N 107°22′18″E
[Note 6]
[H 75]
[37]
Xixihe Railway Bridge [zh]256 m (840 ft)240 m (790 ft)
2019
Railway
Chengdu–Guangzhou High-Speed Railway
Arch
Xixi River
China
Dafang County, Guizhou
27°6′58″N 105°49′0″E
[H 76]
[38]
Qingjiang Bridge Shuibuya [zh]255 m (837 ft)420 m (1,380 ft)
2018
Road
S245 Provincial Road
Suspension
Qing River
China
Shuibuya, Hubei
30°26′1″N 110°19′11″E
[H 77]
Sanxia Lianxin Bridge [zh]255 m (837 ft)200 m (660 ft)
2021
RoadBeam
Jinyang River
China
Jinyang County, Sichuan
27°42′22″N 103°15′31″E
[H 78]
[39]
Yangshuihe Bridge [zh]254 m (833 ft)230 m (750 ft)
2017
Road
S30 Xifeng–Qianxi Expy
Beam
Yangshui River
China
Xifeng County, Guizhou
27°12′0″N 106°52′4″E
[H 79]
Sfalassa Viaduct250 m (820 ft)376 m (1,234 ft)
1973
Road
Autostrada A2
Beam
Sfalassà Gorge
Italy
Bagnara Calabra, Calabria
38°16′17″N 15°48′12″E
[H 80]
[40]
Mengdonghe Bridge Yongji [zh]250 m (820 ft)268 m (879 ft)
2017
Road
S99 Longshan–Jishou Expy
Arch
Mengdong River
China
Yongshun County, Hunan
28°48′11″N 109°53′38″E
[H 81]
Hutiaoxia Jinsha River Railway Bridge [zh]250 m (820 ft)660 m (2,170 ft)
2021
Railway
Lijiang–Shangri-La railway
Suspension
Jinsha River
China
Shangri-La CountyYulong County, Yunnan
27°10′30″N 100°5′25″E
[H 82]
[41]
Ganxi Bridge [zh]250 m (820 ft)300 m (980 ft)
2022
RoadBeam
Qingshui River
China
Guiding County, Guizhou
26°41′58″N 107°13′28″E
[H 83]
[42]
Shuiluohe Bridge [zh]250 m (820 ft)335 m (1,099 ft)
2024
Road
G7512 Guiyang–Chengdu Expy
Arch
Shuiluo River
China
Gulin County, Sichuan
27°59′56″N 105°55′33″E
[H 84]
[43]
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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.

More information Image, Name ...
Image Name Deck height
metres (feet)
Main span
metres (feet)
Expected opening Carries Design Location Ref.
Yongchang Lancang River Bridge610 m (2,000 ft)1,416 m (4,646 ft)
2028
Road
Yongping-Changning Expy
Suspension
Mekong
China
Changning County, Yunnan
24°53′30″N 99°44′39″E
[H 85]
Tianmen Bridge560 m (1,840 ft)820 m (2,690 ft)
2026
Road
Anshun–Panzhou Expy
Suspension
Beipan River
China
Shuicheng, Guizhou
26°09′36″N 104°57′52″E
[H 86]
Xiaowan Lancangjiang Bridge520 m (1,710 ft)1,575 m (5,167 ft)
2028
Road
Weishan–Fengqing Expy
Suspension
Mekong
China
Fengqing County, Yunnan
24°44′14″N 100°2′50″E
[H 87]
Lugu Lake Bridge493 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′26″N 101°07′52″E
[H 88]
Jinshajiang Wudongde Bridge485 m (1,591 ft)1,180 m (3,870 ft)
2028
Road
Huili–Luquan Expy
Suspension
Jinsha River
China
Huidong County, SichuanLuquan County, Yunnan
26°21′58″N 102°34′8″E
[H 89]
Yalong Liangshan Bridge480 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″N 102°00′01″E
[H 90]
Puzhehei Bridge475 m (1,558 ft)930 m (3,050 ft)
2028
Road
Luqiuguangfu Expy
Cable-stayed
Nanpan River
China
Luxi CountyQiubei County, Yunnan
24°16′52″N 103°48′54″E
[H 91]
Guniuhe Bridge405 m (1,329 ft)520 m (1,710 ft)
2026
Road
Anshun–Panzhou Expy
Arch
Guniu River
China
Shuicheng, Guizhou
26°11′37″N 105°02′37″E
[H 92]
Liuchehe Bridge [zh]400 m (1,300 ft)264 m (866 ft)
2026
Road
Anshun–Panzhou Expy
Arch
Liuche River
China
Shuicheng, Guizhou
26°5′39″N 104°53′5″E
[H 93]
Sichuan-Tibet Railway Dadu River Bridge380 m (1,250 ft)1,060 m (3,480 ft)
2028
Railway
Sichuan–Tibet railway
Suspension
Dadu River
China
Luding County, Sichuan
29°55′50″N 102°13′45″E
[Note 1]
[H 94]
[44]
Lancangjiang Yunlu Bridge375 m (1,230 ft)750 m (2,460 ft)
2028
Road
Yunlu Expy
Cable-stayed
Mekong
China
Yunlong County, Yunnan
25°54′2″N 99°8′59″E
[H 95]
Yanjin Guanhe Bridge350 m (1,150 ft)880 m (2,890 ft)
2028
Road
Yongshan–Yanjin Expy
Suspension
Heng River
China
Yanjin County, Yunnan
28°5′7″N 104°14′21″E
[H 96]
Zhaozhuang Bridge329 m (1,079 ft)410 m (1,350 ft)
2028
Road and railwayArch
Maling River
China
Xingyi, Guizhou
25°06′57″N 104°58′46″E
[H 97]
Fenglai Bridge310 m (1,020 ft)580 m (1,900 ft)
2026
Road
Wuliang Expy
Arch
Daxi River
China
Wulong District, Chongqing
29°23′26″N 107°17′29″E
[H 98][45]
Shili Heihuijiang Bridge300 m (980 ft)518 m (1,699 ft)
2028
Road
Weishan–Fengqing Expy
Arch
Heihui River
China
Fengqing CountyWeishan County, Yunnan
24°56′45″N 100°12′21″E
[H 99]
Jiangjiehe Railway Bridge [zh]298 m (978 ft)337 m (1,106 ft)
2026
Railway
Wengma railway
Arch
Wu River
China
Weng'an County, Guizhou
27°18′5″N 107°22′23″E
[Note 6]
[H 100]
[46]
Chaibuxi Bridge [zh]290 m (950 ft)480 m (1,570 ft)
2026
Road
S64 Yilai Expy
Cable-stayed
Chaibuxi River
China
Wufeng County, Hubei
30°10′25″N 111°1′43″E
[H 101]
Guangming Niulanjiang Bridge290 m (950 ft)370 m (1,210 ft)
2026
Road
Luqiao Expy
Cable-stayed
Niulan River
China
Ludian CountyQiaojia County, Yunnan
27°3′11″N 103°22′42″E
[H 102]
Wushan Shennv Yangtze River Bridge283 m (928 ft)898 m (2,946 ft)
2028
Road
Wuguan Expy
Cable-stayed
Yangtze
China
Wushan County, Chongqing
31°3′29″N 109°51′25″E
[Note 9]
[H 103]
Nanjinguan Yangtze River Bridge270 m (890 ft)1,200 m (3,900 ft)
2028
Road
Yichang West Ring Expy
Suspension
Yangtze
China
Yichang, Hubei
30°46′1″N 111°15′10″E
[Note 10]
[H 104]
Daxi River Bridge270 m (890 ft)650 m (2,130 ft)
2026
Road
G6911 Ankang–Laifeng Expy
Cable-stayed China
Fengjie County, Chongqing
30°59′9″N 109°36′6″E
[Note 9]
[H 105]
[47]
Malutang Bridge267 m (876 ft)480 m (1,570 ft)
2026
Road
Malipo Expy
Cable-stayed
Nanwen River
China
Malipo County, Yunnan
23°0′3″N 104°41′43″E
[H 106]
[48]
Jinqi Bridge258 m (846 ft)320 m (1,050 ft)
2026
Road
Wuchang Expy
Cable-stayed
Maotiao River
China
QingzhenXiuwen County, Guizhou
26°49′10″N 106°26′19″E
[H 107]
Dahe Bridge258 m (846 ft)1,250 m (4,100 ft)
2028
RoadSuspension China
Liupanshui, Guizhou
26°39′51″N 104°50′5″E
[H 108]
Lixianjiang Bridge250 m (820 ft)420 m (1,380 ft)
2026
Road
Menglv Expy
Cable-stayed
Lixian River
China
Jiangcheng CountyLüchun County, Yunnan
22°47′24″N 101°59′39″E
[H 109]
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Timeline

The list below shows the historical progression of the highest bridge in the world.

More information Name, Record ...
Name Record Location Height Main
span
Year opened Carries
Huajiang Canyon Bridge 2025–present China near Beipanjiang in Guizhou 625 m (2,051 ft) 1,420 m (4,660 ft) 2025 S57
Duge Bridge 2016–2025 China near Liupanshui in Guizhou 564 m (1,850 ft) 720 m (2,360 ft) 2016 G56
Sidu River Bridge 2009–2016 China Yesanguanzhen 496 m (1,627 ft) 900 m (2,953 ft) 2009 G50
Hegigio Gorge Pipeline Bridge 2005–2009 Papua New Guinea Otoma, Papua New Guinea 393 m (1,289 ft) 470 m (1,542 ft) 2005 pipeline
Beipan River Guanxing Highway Bridge 2003–2005 China Xingbeizhen 366 m (1,201 ft) 388 m (1,273 ft) 2003 highway
Liuguanghe Bridge 2001–2003 China Liu Guangzhen 297 m (974 ft) 240 m (787 ft) 2001 G321
Royal Gorge Bridge 1929–2001 United States Cañon City, Colorado 291 m (955 ft) 286 m (938 ft) 1929 road
Niouc Bridge [Wikidata] 1922–1929 Switzerland Niouc 190 m (623 ft) 190 m (623 ft) 1922 pipeline
Sidi M'Cid Bridge 1912–1922 Algeria Constantine, Algeria 175 m (574 ft) 160 m (525 ft) 1912 road
Pont de la Caille [Wikidata] 1839–1912 France Allonzier-la-Caille 147 m (482 ft) 183 m (600 ft) 1839 pedestrian
Puente Nuevo 1751–1839 Spain Ronda 120 m (394 ft) 100 m (328 ft) 1793 road
Ponte delle Torri [Wikidata] 14th century–1751 Italy Spoleto 80 m (262 ft)[49] 14th century[50] Aqueduct
Alcántara Bridge 106–14th century Spain Alcántara 48 m (157 ft)[51] 29 m (95 ft) 106 Roman bridge
Pont d'Aël 3 BC – 106 AD Italy Aymavilles 66 m (217 ft)[52] 14 m (46 ft) 3 BC Roman aqueduct
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Notes

  1. A dam created a reservoir below the bridge.
  2. The construction of the Jinanqiao Dam downstream the bridge has reduced the height above the water.
  3. There is a reservoir under the bridge due to the Dongfeng Dam.
  4. The Guangzhao Dam has reduced the height of the bridge.
  5. The Baihetan Dam formed a reservoir on the Jinsha River.
  6. The Goupitan Dam formed a reservoir on the Wu River and the Qingshui River.
  7. The Xiluodu Dam domwnstream has increased the height of the Jinsha River.
  8. The Xiaowan Dam has created a reservoir which extends under the bridge and the full height is not visible.
  9. The Three Gorges Dam Reservoir has increased the height of the water below the bridge and the full height is no longer visible.
  10. The Gezhouba Dam has created a reservoir on the Yangtze River.

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