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Longest cantilever bridge span

The current longest cantilever bridge span record is 1,801 ft, held by Quebec Bridge, set on September 20, 1917. Last checked October 14, 2026.

1,801

ft

Quebec Bridge

St. Lawrence River between Québec City and Lévis, Québec, Canada, 1917

Holder
Quebec Bridge
Record
1,801 ft
Metric
549 m
Exact figure
549 m (1,800 ft)
Location
St. Lawrence River between Québec City and Lévis, Québec, Canada
Date set
September 20, 1917
Recognized by
Guinness World Records
Last checked
October 14, 2026

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