World's Longest Bridge Spans: Top 10 by Main Span Length

Ranked by main span length (distance between towers/piers):

1. Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (Japan) - 1,991m (6,532 ft) - World's longest suspension span
2. Xihoumen Bridge (China) - 1,650m (5,413 ft) - Suspension
3. Yangsigang Bridge (China) - 1,480m (4,855 ft) - Suspension
4. Runyang Bridge (China) - 1,460m (4,790 ft) - Suspension
5. Hardangerfjord Bridge (Norway) - 1,380m (4,528 ft) - Suspension
6. Golden Gate Bridge (USA) - 1,280m (4,200 ft) - Suspension
7. Mackinac Bridge (USA) - 1,158m (3,799 ft) - Suspension
8. Sutong Bridge (China) - 1,088m (3,570 ft) - Cable-stayed
9. Nansha Bridge (China) - 890m (2,917 ft) - Suspension
10. Incheon Bridge (South Korea) - 840m (2,756 ft) - Cable-stayed

Notes

• List reflects main span only, not total length
• China dominates recent construction (7 of top 10)
• Akashi Kaikyo has held #1 since 1998
• Cable-stayed bridges (Sutong, Incheon) compete with suspension at medium spans

Total bridge length rankings differ significantly (e.g., Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge: 164.8km viaduct).