World's Highest Bridge Surpasses 1,400 Meters in Height
· World · CNN
The world's highest bridge is located in China's Yunnan province, spanning the Daxi River valley. It reaches a height of 1,420 meters above the river below, making it the highest bridge globally. The structure, known as the Beipanjiang Bridge, opened to traffic in 2020 and is part of a major highway connecting Guizhou and Yunnan provinces. The bridge significantly reduces travel time between the two regions by approximately 12 hours. It represents a major engineering achievement in high-altitude bridge construction.
Why it matters
The bridge provides critical connectivity for remote mountainous regions in southwestern China, enabling faster transportation of goods and people. This improves economic development opportunities in underdeveloped areas and supports regional integration within China's western provinces.
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