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| − | Constructed to cross the deep reservoir formed by the massive 305 meter tall Jinping I dam, the Woluohe arch bridge is a concrete box span of 170 meters. The 2-lane crossing has a width of 7 meters and was constructed using high lines anchored into the steep mountain slopes. Four parallel ribs were constructed with each rib comprised of 7 sections that were held in place by stays anchored into the mountain wall. The deck level is at 1900 meters above sea level while the full reservoir level of the lake is | + | Constructed to cross the deep reservoir formed by the massive 305 meter tall Jinping I dam, the Woluohe arch bridge is a concrete box span of 170 meters. The 2-lane crossing has a width of 7 meters and was constructed using high lines anchored into the steep mountain slopes. Four parallel ribs were constructed with each rib comprised of 7 sections that were held in place by stays anchored into the mountain wall. The deck level is at 1900 meters above sea level while the full reservoir level of the lake is 1880 meters. |
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Latest revision as of 03:30, 26 January 2025
Woluohe Arch Bridge
卧落大桥
Muli, Sichuan, China
397 feet high / 121 meters high
558 foot span / 170 meter span
2011
Constructed to cross the deep reservoir formed by the massive 305 meter tall Jinping I dam, the Woluohe arch bridge is a concrete box span of 170 meters. The 2-lane crossing has a width of 7 meters and was constructed using high lines anchored into the steep mountain slopes. Four parallel ribs were constructed with each rib comprised of 7 sections that were held in place by stays anchored into the mountain wall. The deck level is at 1900 meters above sea level while the full reservoir level of the lake is 1880 meters.
Woluohe Arch Bridge Elevation
Image by Eric Sakowski / HighestBridges.com
Image by Eric Sakowski / HighestBridges.com
Woluohe Arch Bridge satellite image.
Woluohe Arch Bridge location map.
