Record No.
MRB-2026-005649
World's Widest Long-Span Bridge
Architecture & Structures
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Record Holder
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Australia
Category
Architecture & Structures
Country
Australia
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AU )
Achievement Date
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Verification Status
Reference
Record Description
Opened in 1932, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is about 49 meters wide, carrying eight traffic lanes, two rail tracks, a footpath and a cycleway, making it the widest long-span bridge in the world. Its steel arch design has earned the structure the nickname "the Coathanger."
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