Wanzhou Railway Bridge
The Wanzhou Railway Bridge is an arch bridge in Wanzhou, Chongqing, China.[1] The bridge was completed in 2005 and carries the Yichang−Wanzhou Railway across the Yangtze River. The bridge spans 360 metres (1,180 ft) making it one of the longest arch bridges in the world.
Wanzhou Railway Bridge 萬州長江大橋 | |
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| Coordinates | 30.769778°N 108.416528°E |
| Carries | Yichang−Wanzhou Railway |
| Crosses | Yangtze River |
| Locale | Wanzhou, Chongqing, China |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Arch Bridge |
| Material | steel |
| Total length | 1,106 metres (3,629 ft) |
| Longest span | 360 metres (1,180 ft) |
| History | |
| Construction start | 3 December 2002 |
| Opened | 2005 |
  Wanzhou Railway Bridge Location in Chongqing | |
See also
- List of longest arch bridge spans
- Yangtze River bridges and tunnels
References
- "First Yangtze Railway Bridge". People Daily. Retrieved 10 September 2012.
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