Let’s Rank The 12 Longest Bridges In The World Because Why Not?

This giant, officially called the Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge but known to cool kids as Penang Second Bridge, stretches a whopping 24 kilometers between Penang Island and mainland Malaysia. It’s packed with fancy earthquake-proof tech like rubber bearings (yeah, rubber!) that help it wiggle without breaking when the ground shakes. It’s got lanes for cars and even motorcycles to keep everyone safe and comfy. Opened in 2014 and costing over a billion bucks, it’s the magic highway easing traffic and boosting business like a boss.

Zooming over 38.4 kilometers of Lake Pontchartrain, this causeway links New Orleans to Louisiana’s north shore. It’s so long that for miles you can’t see land on either side, which has freaked out more than one driver (cue some panic-induced U-turns). Built fast back in '56, it still holds the crown as the longest continuous bridge over water. Talk about making a splash!

The Donghai Bridge is like a giant S-shaped snake slithering 32.5 kilometers between Shanghai and Yangshan Island, home to one of the biggest container ports ever. Built to take on monster typhoons, it’s six lanes wide and lets cargo cruise safely at 80 km/h. Open since 2005, this beast helps Shanghai’s shipping game go zoom.

Hold onto your hats because this thing is nuts: the Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge stretches an eye-popping 164.8 kilometers. Yep, that’s over 100 miles of elevated railway snaking through rivers, lakes, and farmland. It’s like the road giant of all bridges, built by a 10,000-strong squad over four years, costing billions, and designed to survive earthquakes and massive storms. Its 5.6-mile Yangcheng Lake part stands on 2,000 pillars – talk about mega support!

Stretching about 157.3 kilometers along Taiwan’s west coast, the Changhua–Kaohsiung Viaduct zips through cities, farms, and waterways. Built to handle the island’s frequent earthquakes, it's a high-speed train highway with safety features straight out of an action movie. Finished in 2007, it’s Taiwan’s own massive masterpiece, balancing speed and earthquake-proof magic.

Running a solid 36 kilometers over Hangzhou Bay, this bridge is like the VIP shortcut connecting Jiaxing and Ningbo. Built tough to handle wild tides and strong winds, it can handle over 50,000 cars a day. It even has rest stops with killer views! Opened around 2009, it's the speedy way to zip from Ningbo to Shanghai without the fuss.

Opened in 2019, this 36.14-kilometer causeway zips across Kuwait Bay linking the city with northern areas. Built on wobbly sea soil with over 1,200 underwater piles, it’s basically a giant bridge version of ‘hold my drink’ to nature. It also comes with unforgettable cityscape views and eco-friendly touches to keep the fish happy.

Coming in at nearly 80 kilometers, the Weinan Weihe Grand Bridge charges through central China, crossing rivers and flood zones like it’s no big deal. Open since 2008, it smashed travel times between Zhengzhou and Xi’an by zipping over instead of around - making trains zoom faster without getting stuck in traffic or floods.

Stretching 36.4 kilometers above busy roads in West Java, this double-decker expressway is a ninja move to ditch Jakarta traffic jams. Opened at the end of 2019 and named after UAE’s president, it's got seven interchanges to keep cars flowing and helps everyone get between Jakarta and Cikampek way faster. Bye-bye gridlock, hello zoom!

At about 113 kilometers, the Tianjin Grand Bridge carries trains through one of China’s busiest spots. Built in chunks (each chunk is like 860 tons!), it opened in 2011 and helped the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed trains keep their lightning pace without dealing with city traffic or bumps. It even earned a Guinness World Record moment. Fancy, right?

This one’s about 116 kilometers long and zips through flat farmland in Hebei Province. Built in 2010 with over 3,000 pillars holding it up, the Cangde Grand Bridge lets high-speed trains fly safely over earthquake-prone zones, keeping the Beijing-Shanghai route smooth and speedy.

Just south of Beijing, this bridge stretches 48 kilometers and was made for speed. Opened in 2011, it helps trains zip through busy areas while keeping everything nice and straight for high-speed vibes. It’s a key link between major economic zones, moving stuff and people without any ground-level drama.