Yichang Bridge
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The Yichang Bridge, or Yichang Yangtze Highway Bridge () is a suspension bridge that crosses the Yangtze River a score or two kilometers downstream from the center city of Yichang, China. It is located within the prefecture-level city of Yichang, and carries the Hu-Rong (Shanghai-Chongqing) Expressway (沪蓉高速公路). The bridge was essentially designed to be extremely similar in appearance to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
The construction of the bridge started on February 19, 1998.
It has a main span of 960 meters (3,150 feet). As of February 2, 2007, it is the 22nd longest suspension bridge, based on the length of the main span.
The cost of building the bridge was reported as 895 million yuan.
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The construction of the bridge started on February 19, 1998.
It has a main span of 960 meters (3,150 feet). As of February 2, 2007, it is the 22nd longest suspension bridge, based on the length of the main span.
The cost of building the bridge was reported as 895 million yuan.
See also
- Xiling Bridge, at Sandouping, upstream of the city
- Yiling Bridge, downtown
- Yangtze River bridges and tunnels
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