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白水江特大桥<br /> | 白水江特大桥<br /> | ||
Yiliang, Yunnan, China<br /> | Yiliang, Yunnan, China<br /> | ||
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1,083 foot span / 330 meter span<br /> | 1,083 foot span / 330 meter span<br /> | ||
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− | Baishuijiang Bridge is currently the highest roadway arch bridge in | + | Baishuijiang Bridge is currently the highest roadway arch bridge in Yunnan with a deck approximately 300 meters above the normal level of the Baishui River. In a few years the arch height record will be exceeded by the Guniuhe Bridge and the Jinshajiang Railway Chuanzang Bridge. India's Chenab River Railway arch bridge is the highest railway arch overall at 362 meters. |
The main span of the Baishuijiang Bridge is 330 meters with a total length of 755.8 meters and is the largest crossing on the Yizhao Expressway between Yibin and Zhaotong in Yunnan Province. There are also two platform overlooks for great views of the gorge and bridge. | The main span of the Baishuijiang Bridge is 330 meters with a total length of 755.8 meters and is the largest crossing on the Yizhao Expressway between Yibin and Zhaotong in Yunnan Province. There are also two platform overlooks for great views of the gorge and bridge. | ||
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The Chongqing to Kunming High Speed Railway Bridge is located just downstream of the expressway bridge. | The Chongqing to Kunming High Speed Railway Bridge is located just downstream of the expressway bridge. | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:00, 8 November 2023
Baishuijiang Bridge
白水江特大桥
Yiliang, Yunnan, China
(984) feet high / (300) meters high
1,083 foot span / 330 meter span
2023
Baishuijiang Bridge is currently the highest roadway arch bridge in Yunnan with a deck approximately 300 meters above the normal level of the Baishui River. In a few years the arch height record will be exceeded by the Guniuhe Bridge and the Jinshajiang Railway Chuanzang Bridge. India's Chenab River Railway arch bridge is the highest railway arch overall at 362 meters.
The main span of the Baishuijiang Bridge is 330 meters with a total length of 755.8 meters and is the largest crossing on the Yizhao Expressway between Yibin and Zhaotong in Yunnan Province. There are also two platform overlooks for great views of the gorge and bridge.
The deck is 265 meters above the roadway and 280 meters above the full reservoir.
The Chongqing to Kunming High Speed Railway Bridge is located just downstream of the expressway bridge.
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
Baishuijiang Bridge satellite image.
Baishuijiang Bridge location map.