Daxi River Bridge

Daxi River Bridge

大溪河特大桥
Coordinates30°59′9″N 109°36′6″E / 30.98583°N 109.60167°E / 30.98583; 109.60167 (Daxi River Bridge)
CarriesG6911 Ankang–Laifeng Expressway
CrossesDaxi River
LocaleFengjie County, Chongqing
Characteristics
DesignCable-stayed bridge
Width27.6 metres (91 ft)
Heightnorth tower
312.4 metres (1,025 ft)
south tower
296.4 metres (972 ft)[1]
Longest span650 metres (2,130 ft)[1][2]
Clearance below270 metres (890 ft)[3]
Location
Interactive map of Daxi River Bridge

The Daxi River Bridge (Chinese: 大溪河特大桥) is a bridge in Fengjie County, Chongqing, China, located approximately 2.8 kilometres (1.7 mi) from the confluence of the Daxi River and the Yangtze River at the eastern entrance of the Qutang Gorge.[1]

With a height of 312.4 metres (1,025 ft), the north tower is one of the tallest bridge structure in the world, it is also one of the highest bridge in the world with a deck 270 metres (890 ft) above the river.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Chen, Fengmin; Zheng, Shengbao; Xie, Xiaohua; Yue, Weiqin; Li, Lin (2024). "重庆大溪河特大桥主桥设计" [Design of Main Bridge of Chongqing Daxi River Bridge]. Bridge Construction (in Chinese). 54 (4). Chongqing: School of Civil Engineering, Chongqing University; China Railway Changjiang Transport Design Group Co., Ltd.: 126–133. ISSN 1003-4722.
  2. ^ Yao, G.W.; Zhang, G.F.; Li, S.Y.; Wu, Y.F.; Jiang, E.G.; Zhu, Y.D. (June 2023). "Intelligent monitoring and control method of the life-cycle cable-stayed bridge with steel-concrete composite beam". Life-Cycle of Structures and Infrastructure Systems. State Key Laboratory of Mountain Bridge and Tunnel Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, Chongqing Jiaotong University; Chongqing Fengjian Expressway Co., Ltd: 1786–1793. doi:10.1201/9781003323020-219. ISBN 978-1-003-32302-0.
  3. ^ a b Sakowski, Eric. "Daxihe Bridge" (Wiki). HighestBridges.com. Retrieved 31 January 2026.