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Famous Bridges of the World
Compare notable bridges by stored engineering metric and browse country-linked bridge references.
| Rank | Name | Country | Region | Main engineering metric | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Akashi Kaikyo Bridge links Kobe with Awaji Island across the Akashi Strait. | Japan | Hyogo | 3,911 m | Open |
| 2 | Golden Gate Bridge The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait in San Francisco. | United States | California | 2,737 m | Open |
| 3 | Tower Bridge Tower Bridge is a landmark movable bridge over the River Thames in London. | United Kingdom | London | 1894 | Open |
| 4 | Forth Bridge The Forth Bridge is a cantilever railway bridge across the Firth of Forth in Scotland. | United Kingdom | Scotland | 1890 | Open |
| 5 | Brooklyn Bridge The Brooklyn Bridge links Manhattan and Brooklyn across the East River. | United States | New York City | 1,834 m | Open |
| 6 | Charles Bridge Charles Bridge is a historic stone bridge across the Vltava River in Prague. | Czech Republic | Prague | Early 15th century | Open |
| 7 | Sydney Harbour Bridge Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel arch bridge crossing Sydney Harbour. | Australia | Sydney | 1,149 m | Open |
| 8 | Millau Viaduct The Millau Viaduct is a high cable-stayed bridge in southern France. | France | Occitanie | 343 m | Open |