Construction Global - March 2017

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06 BEIJING GRAND BRIDGE CHINA

Completed in 2010, the Beijing Grand Bridge has become one of the longest bridges in the world at 29.9 miles.

TOP 10 LONGEST BRIDGES

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BANG NA, HIGHWAY

THAILAND

Although it does not cross water, the Bang Na Highway is considered one of the longest bridges in the world, with six lanes spanning over 33.5 miles. Completed in 2000, the construction utilised over one million cubic metres of concrete, and was built in a partnership of Bilfinger and Berger and Ch. Karnchang Public Company.

CHINA

Completed in 2008, the Weinan Wiehe Grand Bridge encompasses 49.5 miles, crossing the Wei River and connecting Zhengzhou and Xian. Although finalised in 2008, the rail line was not opened until 2010. 27

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WEINAN WEIHE GRAND BRIDGE


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