In Guizhou Province, China, officials have inaugurated the world’s tallest bridge, the Huajiang Bridge, which spans the Huajiang Canyon and crosses the Beipan River. The new structure reduces travel time between nearby cities from nearly two hours to just two minutes, reports Baltimore Chronicle with reference to The Sun.
The bridge reaches a remarkable 625 meters above the river, with a main span stretching 1,420 meters. Engineers employed advanced technologies during construction, including satellite navigation and drones. Work on the project began on January 18, 2022, and lasted three years.
The massive structure features steel reinforcements weighing 215 tons, designed to withstand heavy loads. The central supporting segment of the bridge consists of 93 sections with a total weight of 22,000 tons, three times the weight of the Eiffel Tower.
Chen Jianlei, Deputy Director of the Guizhou Transportation Department, stated that completing the bridge would strengthen economic connections between Guiyang, Anshun, and Qiannan, contributing to regional economic integration. Chinese authorities emphasize that the project will boost the development of Guizhou, one of the country’s least economically developed provinces.
Before Huajiang Bridge, the record for the world’s highest bridge was held by the Beipanjiang Bridge, also located in Guizhou Province, approximately 320 kilometers north of Huajiang. The mountainous region is home to over 30,000 bridges, several of which are among the top 100 tallest bridges worldwide.
The Huajiang Bridge is located at coordinates 25.704576°N 105.587469°E. Its exact location can be viewed on Google Maps, and further details are available on Wikipedia.
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