Russky Island Bridge
Great in length and height.
The world’s longest cable-stayed bridge connects the Russian port city of Vladivostok to Russky Island with a main span of 3,622 feet. The bridge’s 1,053-foot-tall A-shaped towers (the world’s tallest) rest on 253-foot-deep piles; its 1,902-foot cable stays (the world’s longest) are clad in UV protective housings.
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