Luojiao River Bridge

Luojiao River Bridge
落脚河大桥
Coordinates 27°12′29″N 105°31′52″E / 27.207944°N 105.531222°E / 27.207944; 105.531222Coordinates: 27°12′29″N 105°31′52″E / 27.207944°N 105.531222°E / 27.207944; 105.531222
Carries China National Highway 321
Crosses Luojiao River a tributary of Liuchong River
Locale Dafang County, Guizhou, China
Characteristics
Design Suspension Bridge
Material Steel
Total length 268 metres (879 ft)
Height 183 metres (600 ft)
Longest span 268 metres (879 ft)
History
Designer Major Bridge Reconnaissance Design Institute
Opened 2001
Luojiao River Bridge

The Luojiao River Bridge is a 268 metres (879 ft) long suspension bridge in the Dafang County of Guizhou, China. The bridge forms part of China National Highway 321 between Bijie and Guiyang. As of 2012, it is among the highest bridges in the world sitting 183 metres (600 ft) above the natural river level. Three other high bridges sit along the stretch of highway between Bijie and Guiyang: the Liuguanghe Bridge, the Xixi Bridge, and the Wuxi Bridge. Construction of a dam on the river, downstream of the bridge has created a reservoir which extends under the bridge. At full pool level the clearance below the bridge is reduced to 146 metres (479 ft).

See also

List of highest bridges in the world

External links


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