Donghai Bridge

Donghai Bridge was the longest cross-sea bridge in the world until Hangzhou Bay Bridge opened on 1 May 2008. It has a total length of 32.5 kilometres (20.2 miles) and connects mainland Shanghai and the offshore Yangshan deep-water port in China. Most of the bridge is a low-level viaduct. There are also cable-stayed sections to allow for the passage of large ships, largest with span of 420 m. 

Donghai Bridge

Crosses                                       Yellow and East China Seas

Carries                                        6 (2x3) lanes of roadway

Locale                                         Shanghai, China

Design                                        Cable-stayed bridge

Total length                                 32 500 meters

Width                                         31.5 m

Height                                        159 m 

Material                                      Steel, reinforced concrete

Longest span                              420 meters

Opening date                              December 10, 2005