10. China’s Runyang Yangtze River Bridge
Place of origin: Jiangsu, China
Founded in 2005
Expense: *$700 million
One sizable bridge that spans the Yangtze River is the Runyang Yangtze River Bridge. It is situated downstream of Nanjing in Jiangsu Province. The bridge connects Yangzhou with Zhenjiang and is made up of two smaller bridges.
HelloRF Zcool/SShutterstock along the Runyang Yangtze River Bridge in China
The South Bridge is a suspension bridge with a 4,888-foot main span. In 2005, the South Bridge was finished. The Runyang-Yangtze River Bridge’s second section, known as the North Bridge, is substantially shorter. The main span of the North Bridge is 1,332 feet long. The construction of the Runyang River Bridge, which is 22.16 miles long, cost $700 million.
Prior to the construction of the bridge, individuals could cross the river for $0.76 per day—roughly the same as one Burger King ice cream cone—via a 24-hour ferry service. Time and money have been saved by the Runyang. The Qiongzhou Strait will shortly be crossed by a third bridge that will be added to the complex.
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