Bridges have always been built to overcome obstacles, but the tallest examples go far beyond simply carrying people across water or valleys. Their towers rise to astonishing heights above the ground, holding enormous roadways in place with cables and concrete.
Many of the world’s tallest bridges stand over major rivers, deep mountain gorges, busy shipping channels, or stretches of open sea where ordinary construction would be impossible. And China dominates, with 24 of the 30 tallest bridges located within the nation’s borders!
Curious? Click on to see which bridges top the ranking.