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湘江特大桥<br /> | 湘江特大桥<br /> | ||
Xipingzhen, Guizhou, China<br /> | Xipingzhen, Guizhou, China<br /> | ||
− | + | 997 feet high / 304 meters high<br /> | |
1,837 foot span / 560 meter span<br /> | 1,837 foot span / 560 meter span<br /> | ||
2021<br /> | 2021<br /> | ||
− | [[File: | + | [[File:XiangjiangCompleted.jpeg|750px|center]] |
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− | Despite a length of only 83 kilometers, the Zunyu expressway is another one of Guizhou's impressive mountain routes filled with high bridges including the spectacular Xiangjiang cable stayed bridge and the Wujiang Zunyu suspension | + | Despite a length of only 83 kilometers, the Zunyu expressway is another one of Guizhou's impressive mountain routes filled with high bridges including the spectacular Xiangjiang cable stayed bridge and the Wujiang Zunyu suspension bridge that are both in the 300 meter height range. |
− | The Xiangjiang Bridge impressive for having a tower | + | The Xiangjiang Bridge is impressive for having a tower 288 meters tall, ranking among the world's top 12 tallest bridge structures. |
− | Located at kilometer 71, the Xiangjiang Bridge has a total length of | + | Located at kilometer 71, the Xiangjiang Bridge has a total length of 1,648 meters with a span configuration of 72+212+560+212+72+5x40+4x40+4x40 meters. |
− | The route connecting Zunyi with Yuqing has several other high beam bridges including | + | The route connecting Zunyi with Yuqing has several other high beam bridges including Luoquandong, Shanwangding, Yingpanshang and Shaba Bridges. |
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− | Xiangjiang Bridge satellite | + | [[File:XiangjiangElevationFinal.jpg|900px|center]]<br /> |
+ | Xiangjiang Bridge Elevation<br /> | ||
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+ | [[File:XiangjiangFarView2.JPG|750px|center]] | ||
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+ | [[File:Xiangjiang 1.jpg|750px|center]] | ||
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+ | [[File:XiangjiangSideTowerConst.JPG|750px|center]] | ||
+ | Image by Eric Sakowski / HighestBridges.com | ||
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+ | [[File:XiangjiangEastTowerView.JPG|450px|center]] | ||
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+ | [[File:XiangjiangTowerConstSky.JPG|450px|center]] | ||
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+ | [[File:XiangjiangTower.jpg|110px|center]] | ||
+ | The 288 meter tall East Xiangjiang Bridge Tower. | ||
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+ | [[File:XiangjiangCenterTowerCross.JPG|750px|center]] | ||
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+ | [[File:XiangjiangConstSide.JPG|750px|center]] | ||
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+ | [[File:XiangjiangApproachSpansRoad.JPG|750px|center]] | ||
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+ | [[File:XiangjiangEastTowerBaseView.JPG|750px|center]] | ||
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+ | [[File:XiangjiangUptower.JPG|750px|center]] | ||
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+ | [[File:XiangjiangDownElevator.JPG|750px|center]] | ||
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+ | [[File:XiangjiangDownRiver.JPG|750px|center]] | ||
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+ | [[File:XiangjiangNorthApproach.JPG|750px|center]] | ||
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+ | [[File:XiangjiangBossOffice.JPG|750px|center]] | ||
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+ | [[File:XiangjiangModel2.JPG|750px|center]] | ||
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+ | [[File:Xiangjiang Bridge ZunyuConst.jpg|550px|center]] | ||
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+ | [[File:XiangjiangPierFoundations.jpg|750px|center]] | ||
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+ | [[File:XiangjiangCableStayedRender copy.jpg|750px|center]] | ||
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+ | [[File:XiangjiangSatelliteNew.jpg|750px|center]] | ||
+ | Xiangjiang Bridge satellite view. Image courtesy of Planet Labs, Inc. | ||
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Xiangjiang Bridge location map. | Xiangjiang Bridge location map. | ||
− | [[File: | + | [[File:ZunyuExpresswayBridgesMap.jpg|750px|center]] |
[[File:ZunyuExpressway copy.jpg|750px|center]] | [[File:ZunyuExpressway copy.jpg|750px|center]] | ||
− | Zunyu expressway map. | + | Zunyu older expressway map. The west end of the route was modified somewhat from this early map. |
[[Category:Bridges in China]] | [[Category:Bridges in China]] |
Latest revision as of 05:28, 10 October 2023
Xiangjiang Bridge
湘江特大桥
Xipingzhen, Guizhou, China
997 feet high / 304 meters high
1,837 foot span / 560 meter span
2021
Despite a length of only 83 kilometers, the Zunyu expressway is another one of Guizhou's impressive mountain routes filled with high bridges including the spectacular Xiangjiang cable stayed bridge and the Wujiang Zunyu suspension bridge that are both in the 300 meter height range.
The Xiangjiang Bridge is impressive for having a tower 288 meters tall, ranking among the world's top 12 tallest bridge structures.
Located at kilometer 71, the Xiangjiang Bridge has a total length of 1,648 meters with a span configuration of 72+212+560+212+72+5x40+4x40+4x40 meters.
The route connecting Zunyi with Yuqing has several other high beam bridges including Luoquandong, Shanwangding, Yingpanshang and Shaba Bridges.
Image by Eric Sakowski / HighestBridges.com
Image by Eric Sakowski / HighestBridges.com
Image by Eric Sakowski / HighestBridges.com
Image by Eric Sakowski / HighestBridges.com
Image by Eric Sakowski / HighestBridges.com
The 288 meter tall East Xiangjiang Bridge Tower.
Image by Eric Sakowski / HighestBridges.com
Image by Eric Sakowski / HighestBridges.com
Image by Eric Sakowski / HighestBridges.com
Image by Eric Sakowski / HighestBridges.com
Image by Eric Sakowski / HighestBridges.com
Image by Eric Sakowski / HighestBridges.com
Image by Eric Sakowski / HighestBridges.com
Image by Eric Sakowski / HighestBridges.com
Image by Eric Sakowski / HighestBridges.com
Image by Eric Sakowski / HighestBridges.com
Image by Eric Sakowski / HighestBridges.com
Image by Eric Sakowski / HighestBridges.com
Image by Eric Sakowski / HighestBridges.com
Xiangjiang Bridge satellite view. Image courtesy of Planet Labs, Inc.
Xiangjiang Bridge location map.
Zunyu older expressway map. The west end of the route was modified somewhat from this early map.