The Shibanpo Bridge connects Chongqing’s Yuzhong and Nan’an Districts and dramatically improves trafficflow across the Yangtze River
The Shibanpo Bridge connects Chongqing’s Yuzhong and Nan’an Districts and dramatically improves trafficflow across the Yangtze River
2 PagesProject Highlights: The longest box girder crossing in the world, the Shibanpo Bridge connects Chongqing’s Yuzhong and Nan’an Districts and dramatically improves traffic flow across the Yangtze River. The new bridge runs parallel to the old bridge and is positioned 25 meters away from the older structure. The total length of the new 7-span box girder bridge is 1103.5 meters, with a main span that is 330 meters long and 19 meters wide. To satisfy strict river navigation requirements and match the aesthetic view of the existing bridge the composite steel and concrete rigid frame structure provides a navigation clearance of 300 meters. The continuous box girder design was chosen for its aesthetic compatibility with the existing bridge. A special feature of the design is the incorporation of a
