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− | Shangshiguan Bridge is one of the world's highest T-beam bridges with only one pier. This rare type of beam bridge is perfect for crossings where a long main span is not necessary and smaller approach spans can be more easily and inexpensively built for the rest of the bridge. The giant Chishuihe beam bridge is located just a kilometer to the west and carries the G76 expressway south from Sichuan to Guizhou Province. | + | Shangshiguan Bridge is one of the world's highest T-beam bridges with only one pier. This rare type of beam bridge is perfect for crossings where a long main span is not necessary and smaller approach spans can be more easily and inexpensively built for the rest of the bridge. The giant Chishuihe beam bridge is located just a kilometer to the west of Shangshiguan and carries the G76 expressway south from Sichuan to Guizhou Province. |
Revision as of 19:45, 23 August 2016
Shangshiguan Bridge
上石关大桥
Banmaopo, Sichuan, China
325 feet high / 99 meters high
295 foot span / 90 meter span
2015
Shangshiguan Bridge is one of the world's highest T-beam bridges with only one pier. This rare type of beam bridge is perfect for crossings where a long main span is not necessary and smaller approach spans can be more easily and inexpensively built for the rest of the bridge. The giant Chishuihe beam bridge is located just a kilometer to the west of Shangshiguan and carries the G76 expressway south from Sichuan to Guizhou Province.
Image by Eric Sakowski / HighestBridges.com
Image by Eric Sakowski / HighestBridges.com
Image by Eric Sakowski / HighestBridges.com
Image by Eric Sakowski / HighestBridges.com
Shangshiguan Bridge satellite image.
Shangshiguan Bridge location map.