Mingzhou Bridge

Mingzhou Bridge

明州大桥
Coordinates29°54′50″N 121°39′02″E / 29.9139°N 121.6506°E / 29.9139; 121.6506 (Mingzhou Bridge)
CarriesEast Ring Road North
CrossesYong River (Zhejiang)
LocaleNingbo, Zhejiang
Preceded bySanguantang Bridge
Followed byQingshuipu Bridge
Characteristics
DesignThrough arch bridge
MaterialSteel
Total length1,250 m (4,100 ft)
Longest span450 m (1,480 ft)[1]
No. of lanes8
History
Construction start13 February 2008
Opened5 May 2011
Location
Interactive map of Mingzhou Bridge

The Mingzhou Bridge (Chinese: 明州大桥) carries the East Ring Road North over the Yong River in Ningbo, Zhejiang in the People's Republic of China. It connects Zhenhai and Beilun districts.

The bridge is one of the largest arch bridge in the world with a 450 metres (1,480 ft) main span.

See also

References

  1. ^ Yang, Chong-guo; Liu, Xiao-yong (2012). "明州大桥钢桥面铺装层ERS施工技术" [Construction Techniques for ERS of Steel Deck Surfacing Layer of Mingzhou Bridge]. Bridge Construction (in Chinese). 42 (2). Wuhan, Chongqing: Bridge Science Research Institute Ltd.,China Railway Major Bridge Engineering Group; The Second Engineering Co., Ltd.,CCCC Second Harbor Engineering Co., Ltd.: 115–119. ISSN 1003-4722.