Qingshui River Bridge

Qingshui River Bridge

清水河特大桥
Coordinates27°01′49″N 107°11′22″E / 27.030414°N 107.189340°E / 27.030414; 107.189340
CarriesExpressway
CrossesQingshui River
LocaleGuizhou, China
Characteristics
DesignSuspension
MaterialSteel
Total length2,188 m (7,178 ft)
Height236 m (774 ft)
Longest span1,130 m (3,710 ft)
Clearance below406 m (1,332 ft)
History
OpenedDecember 31, 2015
Location
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The Qingshui River Bridge (Qingshuihe Bridge) is a suspension bridge in Guizhou, China. The bridge, measuring 406 m (1,332 ft) above the Qingshuihe River, is the third highest suspension bridge in world.[1][2] It is also one of the longest bridges with a main span of 1,130 m (3,710 ft).[1]

The two towers of the suspension bridge are 230 m (750 ft) and 224 m (735 ft) tall. The main span uses a steel truss for deck support and stiffening.[1]

The bridge is part of the Guiweng Expressway.[1] The bridge cost ¥1.54billion (£158million). The bridge was built to improve transportation in the region and will shorten the travel distance between Weng'an County and Guiyang from 160 km down to 38 km. The bridge was opened for traffic on December 31, 2015.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Sakowski, Erik. "Qingshuihe Bridge". HighestBridges.com. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
  2. ^ Atkinson, Bobby (December 14, 2005). "Don't look down: Chinese engineers finish work on world's 2nd-tallest suspension bridge". EquipmentWorld.com. Randall-Reilly. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
  3. ^ "China Plus". Archived from the original on January 1, 2016.
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