6 Longest Bridges in the World

2nd March, 2024 CHIRANJIT MITRA CHIRANJIT MITRA

Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge (China)

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Changhua–Kaohsiung Viaduct (Taiwan)

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Tianjin Grand Bridge (China)

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Cangde Grand Bridge (China)

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Weinan Weihe Grand Bridge (China)

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Bang Na Expressway (Thailand)

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