WORLD's LONGEST SEA BRIDGE

QINGDAO HAIWAN BRIDGE, CHINA


Jiaozhou Bay Bridge (or Qingdao Haiwan Bridge) is a 26.7 km (16.6 mi) long roadway bridge in eastern China's Shandong province, which is part of the 41.58 km (25.84 mi) Jiaozhou Bay Connection Project. As of December 2012, Guinness World Records lists the Jiaozhou Bay Bridge as the world's "longest bridge over water (aggregate length)" at 41.58 km (25.84 mi). The construction used 450,000 tons of steel and 2.3 million cubic metres (81×106 cu ft) of concrete.[6] The bridge shall be able to withstand severe earthquakes, typhoons, and collisions with ships. It is supported by 5,238 concrete piles. The cross section consists of two beams in total 35 m (115 ft) wide carrying six lanes with two shoulders.

QINGDAO HAIWAN BRIDGE











CarriesMotor vehicles
Localebetween Qingdao and Huangdao District, China
DesignerShandong Gaosu Group
DesignSelf-anchored suspension bridge
and Cable-stayed bridge
MaterialPrestressed concrete
Total length41.58 kilometres (25.84 mi)
Width35 m (115 ft)

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