Why in the News?
The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Guizhou province, China, is now the world’s tallest bridge, standing 625 m above the Beipan River.
About Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge:
- Height: Rises 625 m above the Beipan River, surpassing the previous record-holder, the Beipanjiang Bridge (565 m).
- Connectivity: Links the Liuzhi Special District and Anlong Special District, reducing travel time from 2 hours to just 2 minutes.
- Transport Network: Part of the Guizhou S57 Expressway and the 190 km Shantian–Puxi Expressway, boosting transport, economy, and tourism.
- Engineering Hub: Guizhou, called the “bridge museum of the world”, now has nearly half of the world’s 100 tallest bridges, showcasing China’s leadership in high-altitude civil engineering.
Key Features of the Bridge:
- Height Record: Deck-to-water clearance of 625 m, taller than most skyscrapers.
- Span & Length: Total length 2,890 m, with a 1,420 m suspension span, the longest in any mountainous region globally.
- Construction: Began January 2022, completed in just over three years; final truss installed January 2025; load-tested with 96 trucks.
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