Check out the longest bridges in the world

Majority of the world's longest bridges are found in China thanks to their population boom.

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Below are some of the longest bridges in the world:

1. Danyang-Kunshan Grand Train Bridge, China (164,800 Meters)

The Danyang-Kunshan Grand Train Bridge is the longest bridge in the world as it covers a distance of 164,800 meters, which is around 102.4 miles.

It took 10,000 contractors four years to complete the construction of the Danyang-Kunshan, which was finished in 2010. The railway then began operation in 2011 and was inducted into the Guinness Book of World Records.

Changhua-Kaohsiung Viaduct, Taiwan (157,317 Meters). [jagranjosh] Pulse Nigeria

2. Changhua-Kaohsiung Viaduct, Taiwan (157,317 Meters)

The Changhua-Kaohsiung Viaduct is the second largest bridge in the world. The bridge comprises Taiwan’s high-speed railway system which runs along the west coast of the island. It opened for service in January 2007.

Tianjin Grand Bridge, China (113,700 Meters). [detailsinn] Pulse Nigeria

3. Tianjin Grand Bridge, China (113,700 Meters)

The Tianjin Grand Bridge is a 70.6-mile long expanse located in China used as part of the country’s railway system and crosses a viaduct.

It formerly held the Guinness record for the world's second longest bridge.

Cangde Grand Bridge, China (115,900 Meters). [countriestoday] Pulse Nigeria

4. Cangde Grand Bridge, China (115,900 Meters)

The Cangde Grand Bridge is also a part of the high-speed railway between Beijing and Shanghai. The bridge runs for a total of 115,900 meters, or 105 km. It was built with great strength in an effort to withstand earthquake pressure.

Weinan Weihe Grand Bridge, China (79,732 Meters). [wikipedia] Pulse Nigeria

5. Weinan Weihe Grand Bridge, China (79,732 Meters)

The Weinan Weihe Grand is part of the Zhengzhou–Xi’an High-Speed Railway. It is the world's fifth longest bridge and was completed in 2008. It held the title of the world's largest bridge for a while. However, as newer and longer bridges came into existence, the Weinan Weihe Grand Bridge slipped to hold the position of the world's fifth longest bridge.