Wanzhou Railway Bridge
The Yiwan Railway Wanzhou Yangtze River Bridge is an arch bridge in Wanzhou District, 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.
Yiwan Railway Wanzhou Yangtze River Bridge 宜万铁路万州长江大桥 | |
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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 |
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References
- "First Yangtze Railway Bridge". People Daily. Retrieved 10 September 2012.
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