5 of the Most Expensive Bridges Ever Built in the World

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, collapsed after being struck by a cargo ship on Tuesday, March 27, 2024.

According to *Kompas.com*, citing *Al Jazeera*, the 300-meter-long ship, named Dali, lost control after leaving the Baltimore port and struck one of the bridge's support pillars.

There were at least 22 crew members and two captains on board. Six people are missing and presumed dead.

The 1.6-mile-long bridge spans the Patapsco River, connecting Inner Baltimore Harbor to the Chesapeake Bay. Built around 1977, the Francis Scott Key Bridge's construction is estimated to have cost US$110 million at the time.

The strategically located bridge handles over one million shipping containers annually, as reported by *SkyNews*. It is now closed to all maritime traffic and most road traffic until further notice.

US President Joe Biden has pledged to reopen one of America's largest shipping centers. Experts estimate that rebuilding the Baltimore bridge could cost over US$600 million.

The Baltimore bridge is one of several bridges built at a considerable cost. What are some of the most expensive bridges ever built in the world?

According to data compiled by *CEOWorld Magazine*, at least five bridges were built with substantial funding.

First is the Incheon Bridge in South Korea, costing US$1.55 billion. This concrete cable-stayed bridge connects Incheon mainland to Yeongjong Island. It is the longest cable-stayed bridge in South Korea and the 10th longest in the world.

Second is the Confederation Bridge in Canada, estimated to have cost US$971 million. This bridge connects mainland New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island.

Third is the George Washington Bridge in the US, costing US$935 million. This double-decker suspension bridge is a landmark of the New York metropolitan area.

Fourth is the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge in South Carolina, USA, with construction costs of US$900 million. This cable-stayed bridge crosses the Cooper River in South Carolina.

Fifth is the Golden Gate Bridge, located in San Francisco, California. This iconic 2,727-meter-long bridge was built for US$704.9 million.