Top 10 Highest Bridges in the World

The Duge Bridge, also known as the Beipanjiang Bridge, is the world's highest bridge, towering 565 meters above the Beipan River. This engineering marvel forms part of the G56 Hangzhou-Ruili Expressway and significantly reduced travel time between Xuanwei and Shuicheng from over 4 hours to just 1 hour.

The Sidu River Bridge held the title of world's highest bridge from 2009 to 2016. Spanning the deep Sidu River valley, this suspension bridge is part of the G50 Shanghai-Chongqing Expressway and features a main span of 900 meters. Its construction required rockets to launch the initial guide cables across the gorge.

The Puli Bridge crosses the Nizhu River gorge in Yunnan province and forms part of the G56 Hangzhou-Ruili Expressway. With a main span of 628 meters, this suspension bridge connects the cities of Qujing and Kunming, dramatically improving transportation in this mountainous region.

The Jin'an Bridge spans the Jinsha River in Yunnan province and features a main span of 1,386 meters, making it one of the longest suspension bridges in the world as well. This bridge is part of the Lijiang-Shangri-La Expressway and significantly improved connectivity in northwest Yunnan.

The Yachi River Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge with a main span of 800 meters. It forms part of the Qianxi-Guiyang Expressway and crosses the Yachi River in Guizhou province. The bridge's diamond-shaped towers are a distinctive feature of its design.

The Qingshui River Bridge spans the Qingshui River gorge with a main span of 1,130 meters. This suspension bridge is part of the Guiyang-Qianxi Expressway and features two H-shaped towers that rise dramatically from the valley below.

The Hegigio Gorge Pipeline Bridge is unique among the world's highest bridges as it primarily carries petroleum pipelines rather than road traffic. This engineering feat was constructed to transport oil and gas from the Southern Highlands to the coast, crossing the deep Hegigio Gorge.

The Baluarte Bridge is the highest bridge in the Americas and part of the Durango-Mazatlán highway. This cable-stayed bridge spans the Baluarte River and features a total length of 1,124 meters with a central span of 520 meters. It was recognized by Guinness World Records as the highest cable-stayed bridge in the world.

The Liuguanghe Xiqian Expressway Bridge crosses the Liuguanghe River valley in Guizhou province. This cable-stayed bridge features a main span of 580 meters and is notable for its inverted Y-shaped towers, which provide both structural stability and aesthetic appeal.

The Baling River Bridge was China's first suspension bridge to exceed 1,000 meters in span length (1,088 meters). Located in Guanling County, it crosses the Baling River gorge and forms part of the Shanghai-Kunming Expressway. The bridge's construction presented significant challenges due to the complex karst geology of the region.