Lishui River Bridge

29°06′43″N 110°15′43″E / 29.112°N 110.262°E / 29.112; 110.262Carries G5513 Changsha–Zhangjiajie ExpresswayCrossesLishui RiverLocaleZhangjiajie, Hunan, ChinaOther name(s)Lishui BridgeCharacteristicsDesignSuspensionMaterialSteelTotal length1,194 m (3,917 ft)Width24.5 m (80 ft)Longest span856 m (2,808 ft)Clearance below330 m (1,080 ft)HistoryConstruction startc. 2009/10OpenedDecember 2013, 2 (2-12-2013)Location

The Lishui River Bridge or Lishui Bridge (澧水大桥) is a suspension bridge in Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, China. The bridge spans 856 m (2,808 ft) over the Lishui River gorge between the Yongding District, Zhangjiajie and the Yongshun County, Xiangxi. The bridge is part of an extension of the G5513 Changsha–Zhangjiajie Expressway to Huayuan that cut the 8 hour travel time between Zhangjiajie and Chongqing in half.^[1] With 330 m (1,080 ft) of clearance above the river the bridge is one of the world's highest bridges.^[2]

Construction

Construction of the bridge began around 2009/2010. An innovative technique was used to carry the pilot line across the gorge by rocket in early 2011. This technique was first used on the nearby Sidu River Bridge. On July 11, 2012, the final truss section was connected completing the main structure of the bridge.^[3] The bridge and associated expressway were opened in December 2013.

Tourism

A rest stop and viewing area was built at the eastern end of the bridge. It provides panoramic views of the bridge and the Lishui River Gorge below.

See also

• List of longest suspension bridge spans
• List of highest bridges in the world
• List of largest bridges in China

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