No matter where you are in the world, bridges are pretty important. They have connected small villages with sprawling cities, and provided links between countries and continents across our planet.
Currently, the Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge in China holds the title of the longest bridge in the world, with an impressive length of 102,4 miles (164,8 kilometers). It connects Shanghai and Nanjing.
If that piques your interest, let's move on and take a look at the longest bridges on Earth! Click through the gallery to get started.