Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge
The world's longest bridge is the Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge in China, part of the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway. The bridge, which opened in June 2011, spans 102.4 miles (165 kilometers).
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For most of its journey, the
Danyang-
Kunshan Grand Bridge follows the flow of the Yangtze River. A 5.6-mile (9-kilometer)
long section of the
bridge spans over the open water of Yangcheng Lake.
Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge.
| Construction started | Early 2006 |
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| Average height from ground | 328 feet (100 meters) |
| Average width | 260 feet (80 meters) |
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Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge
