Beipanjiang Bridge
China continues to be the world’s fastest growing country in terms of infrastructure. Once again, China has marked its stamp on road infrastructure by opening the world’s highest bridge in Southwest China.
This bridge has been raised 564 m above, validating its claim. Spanning over 1,364 meters over four lanes, it connects the provinces of Guizhou and Yunnan, and is expected to reduce journey time between the cities of Liupanshui and Xuianwei from five hours to just two. It is going to heavily benefit the truck owners/drivers. Obviously, a lot of time would go in planning & research. So, construction finally started in 2009.
“The engineering and placement of the bridge was an enormous undertaking. The gorge the bridge crosses was so deep that the structure had to be able to withstand a “strong wind field,” according to a deputy chief engineer at CCCC Highway Consultants Co., LTD.” (IBTimes)
China is home to various other engineering marvels. In fact, even the previous two records for the highest bridge have been held by China. These bridges continue to refurbish the image of China as a modern, vibrant nation.
(A picture of the bridge, image credits: The Telegraph)
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