China Railway Group and China Railway Baoqiao are celebrating the joining of a steel truss stiffened beam suspension structure that is billed as the world’s tallest bridge.
Huajiang Gorge Bridge will create a landmark which can be used to promote tourism. Credit: CRECG
Viewing the Huajiang Gorge Bridge from one of the towers. Credit: CRECG
The Huajiang Gorge Bridge measures 625m from deck to water and weighs 22,000 tons. Carrying the Liuzhi to Anglong Expressway, it will shorten the time needed to cross the canyon from nearly an hour to a couple of minutes. It is expected to draw tourists to the region by acting as a landmark, and to improve economic opportunities.