India, with its diverse terrain and numerous rivers, boasts some of the most impressive bridges in the world. These bridges are not just crucial for connectivity but also stand as testimonies to modern engineering marvels. Here’s a list of the 20 longest bridges in India, showcasing the grandeur and importance of each.

1. Bhupen Hazarika Setu (Dhola-Sadiya Bridge)

• Length: 9.15 kilometers
• Location: Assam
• Significance: Spanning the Lohit River, this bridge connects Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, reducing travel time significantly and boosting economic development in the region.

2. Mahatma Gandhi Setu

• Length: 5.75 kilometers
• Location: Bihar
• Significance: One of the longest river bridges in Asia, it connects Patna in the south to Hajipur in the north, facilitating major trade and transportation.

3. Bandra-Worli Sea Link

• Length: 5.6 kilometers
• Location: Maharashtra
• Significance: An iconic cable-stayed bridge in Mumbai, it dramatically reduces travel time between Bandra and Worli, offering a scenic view of the Arabian Sea.

4. Vikramshila Setu

• Length: 4.7 kilometers
• Location: Bihar
• Significance: Connecting Barari Ghat and Naugachia, it spans the Ganges and is crucial for transportation in northern Bihar.

5. Digha-Sonpur Bridge (J.P. Setu)

• Length: 4.56 kilometers
• Location: Bihar
• Significance: This rail-cum-road bridge over the Ganges connects Digha Ghat and Pahleja Ghat, enhancing connectivity in the region.

6. Arrah–Chhapra Bridge

• Length: 4.35 kilometers
• Location: Bihar
• Significance: Known as Veer Kunwar Singh Setu, it spans the Ganges, connecting Arrah and Chhapra, aiding in the transport of goods and people.

7. Kolia Bhomora Setu

• Length: 3.15 kilometers
• Location: Assam
• Significance: Spanning the Brahmaputra River, this bridge connects Sonitpur and Nagaon districts, promoting trade and travel.

8. Naini Bridge

• Length: 3.05 kilometers
• Location: Uttar Pradesh
• Significance: A cable-stayed bridge across the Yamuna River, it connects the cities of Allahabad and Naini.

9. Godavari Fourth Bridge

• Length: 3.03 kilometers
• Location: Andhra Pradesh
• Significance: This road bridge crosses the Godavari River, connecting Kovvur and Rajahmundry, crucial for regional connectivity.

10. Vembanad Rail Bridge

• Length: 4.62 kilometers
• Location: Kerala
• Significance: The longest railway bridge in India, it connects Edappally and Vallarpadam in Kochi, facilitating cargo movement to the International Container Transshipment Terminal.

11. Bogibeel Bridge

• Length: 4.94 kilometers
• Location: Assam
• Significance: This combined road and rail bridge spans the Brahmaputra River, connecting Dibrugarh and Dhemaji districts, boosting strategic and economic activities.

12. Saraighat Bridge

• Length: 1.49 kilometers
• Location: Assam
• Significance: The first rail-cum-road bridge over the Brahmaputra, it is vital for connectivity between Northeast India and the rest of the country.

13. Dibang River Bridge

• Length: 6.2 kilometers
• Location: Arunachal Pradesh
• Significance: The longest bridge in India by length, spanning the Dibang River, crucial for connectivity in the easternmost state.

14. Second Vivekananda Bridge

• Length: 880 meters
• Location: West Bengal
• Significance: Also known as Bally Bridge, it spans the Hooghly River, connecting Howrah and Kolkata, easing traffic congestion.

15. Munger Ganga Bridge

• Length: 3.69 kilometers
• Location: Bihar
• Significance: This rail-cum-road bridge connects Munger and Khagaria, vital for regional connectivity and economic growth.

16. Old Godavari Bridge

• Length: 2.75 kilometers
• Location: Andhra Pradesh
• Significance: Also known as Havelock Bridge, it spans the Godavari River, connecting Rajahmundry and Kovvur.

17. Godavari Arch Bridge

• Length: 2.74 kilometers
• Location: Andhra Pradesh
• Significance: A prestressed concrete bridge that spans the Godavari River, important for rail connectivity.

18. Pamban Bridge

• Length: 2.3 kilometers
• Location: Tamil Nadu
• Significance: Connecting the town of Mandapam with Pamban Island and Rameswaram, it is the first sea bridge in India.

19. Naranarayan Setu

• Length: 2.3 kilometers
• Location: Assam
• Significance: This bridge spans the Brahmaputra River, connecting Jogighopa to Pancharatna, essential for road and rail traffic.

20. Teesta Bridge

• Length: 1.8 kilometers
• Location: Sikkim
• Significance: Spanning the Teesta River, it connects Melli and Rangpo, aiding in the movement between Sikkim and West Bengal.