China to Open World’s Tallest Bridge by End of 2025

China is preparing to open the world’s tallest bridge, the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, by the end of this year. Located in the mountainous Guizhou province of southwest China, this new infrastructure project will set a global record and enhance regional travel.

A New Engineering Marvel

The bridge, constructed through challenging mountain terrain, will rise to an incredible height of 2,051 feet (625 meters). Once operational, it will become the tallest bridge on Earth, spanning a vast canyon and cutting travel times dramatically in the region.

Massive Structure and Final Stages of Construction

The bridge’s steel framework includes 93 large sections weighing a total of 22,000 metric tons, nearly three times the weight of the Eiffel Tower. In January 2025, the final 215-ton steel segment was successfully installed.

“Approximately 95% of the bridge’s construction has been completed,” said Chief Engineer Zhang Shenglin of the Guizhou Highway Group. “It is on track to be opened for traffic by the end of 2025.”

Guizhou – Home to the World’s Highest Bridges

Guizhou province is famous for its scenic bridges and rugged mountains. In fact, more than half of the world’s top 100 tallest bridges are located here. This is the third time the province has set a new world record for bridge height.

Earlier records were set by the Beipanjiang Guanxing Highway Bridge (2003) and the Beipanjiang Duge Bridge (2016). Now, the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge is expected to surpass them all in 2025.

A Symbol of China’s Infrastructure Power

This project is another symbol of China’s global leadership in mega infrastructure and advanced engineering.