Here is a list of a few record setting bridges. This is a very dynamic list. It is constantly being updated . There seems to be an informal competition in the developing countries of the far east to be the first to build the newest ‘longest’ bridge of one type or another. All records are current as of December 30, 2009.
Longest Bridges
Longest Suspension Bridges
Longest Cable Stayed Bridges
Longest Cantilever Bridges
Largest Arch Bridges
Highest Bridges
Oldest Bridge