The largest railway bridge

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The largest railway bridge in the world is the Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge in China. Here's a detailed overview:


Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge (China)

Location: Between Danyang and Kunshan in Jiangsu province, China

Length: Approximately 164.8 kilometers (102.4 miles)

Type: Elevated viaduct carrying high-speed rail

Railway Line: Part of the Beijing–Shanghai High-Speed Railway

Completed: 2010

Opened: 2011

Construction Time: Around 4 years

Cost: Estimated at $8.5 billion USD


Key Features:

World Record: It holds the Guinness World Record for the longest bridge in the world (not just for rail, but overall).

Design: Made mainly of reinforced concrete and steel.

Structure: The bridge crosses rivers, lakes, rice paddies, and highways, reducing the impact on agriculture and urban areas.

Elevation: Built on viaducts to withstand flooding and earthquakes.


Other Notable Large Railway Bridges:

  1. Tianjin Grand Bridge (China):

Length: 113 km

Also part of the Beijing–Shanghai HSR

  1. Cangde Grand Bridge (China):

Length: 105.8 km

  1. Godavari Bridge (India):

A major railway-cum-road bridge over the Godavari River.


Why Such Long Bridges?

High-speed railways in China avoid terrain interruptions.

Elevated tracks reduce noise and vibration.

Bridges over flood-prone areas prevent disruption.