Full list of world’s most expensive bridges with four in the same country
Some modern bridges are not only amazing feats of engineering but also cost a huge amount, here we list seven of the world's most expensive bridges.
Modern bridges are not just feats of engineering but also monumental financial undertakings.
These impressive structures serve as critical arteries in the transportation networks of their respective regions, facilitating the flow of people and goods across vast expanses.
Each bridge on this list represents a remarkable convergence of architectural ingenuity, technological advancement, and substantial financial investment.
Here Express.co.uk takes a detailed look at the seven most expensive bridges ever built, showcasing their staggering costs, groundbreaking designs, and significant contributions to connectivity and infrastructure.
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7. George Washington Bridge, USA – $1.1billion (£891million)
Spanning the Hudson River, the George Washington Bridge was designed to alleviate congestion in New York City.
Connecting Washington Heights in Manhattan to New Jersey, this bridge has become an iconic part of the city’s infrastructure.
6. Oakland Bay Bridge, USA – $1.3billion (£1.05billion)
Completed in 1936, the Oakland Bay Bridge is a globally recognised structure. It stretches over the San Francisco Bay, linking the Californian cities of Oakland and San Francisco.
Remarkably, it took just three years and seven months to build this historic bridge.
5. Tsing Ma Bridge, China – $1.35billion (£1.09billion)
Connecting Hong Kong’s Tsing Yi and Ma Wan islands, the Tsing Ma Bridge measures 1.37 kilometers in length.
Finished in 1997, it was once the world’s second-longest bridge.
Though it has since been surpassed, it remains one of the most expensive bridges ever built.
4. Yeongjong Grand Bridge, South Korea – $1.9billion (£1.54billion)
Asia’s costliest bridge, the Yeongjong Grand Bridge, links Yeongjong Island to South Korea’s mainland.
Spanning 4.42 kilometers, the bridge was opened to the public in 2000 and serves as a crucial connection for the region.
3. Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, USA – $2.4billion (£1.94billion)
The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge in New York City is the longest bridge on the American continent at 2.6 miles.
Opened in 1964, it connects Brooklyn and Staten Island and is renowned for its impressive span and vital role in the city's transportation network.
2. Great Belt Fixed Link, Denmark – $4.4billion (£3.56billion)
Europe’s most expensive bridge, the Great Belt Fixed Link, connects the Danish islands of Zealand and Funen.
Spanning 6.75 kilometers, this bridge took over a decade to construct and was opened in 1997.
It remains one of the longest and most significant bridges in Europe.
1. Eastern Replacement Span, Oakland Bay Bridge, USA – $6.4billion (£5.17billion)
The most expensive bridge project ever, the Eastern Replacement Span of the Oakland Bay Bridge in San Francisco, cost a staggering $6.4 billion.
This project was necessitated by the deterioration of the original bridge and involved replacing the eastern span rather than repairing it.
Handling traffic since late 2013, the project wasn’t fully completed until 2016.
