The Jiaxian Bridge (traditional Chinese: 甲仙大橋; simplified Chinese: 甲仙大桥; pinyin: Jiǎxiān Dàqiáo) is an arch bridge in Jiaxian District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It crosses the Qishan River.

Jiaxian Bridge

甲仙大橋
Coordinates23°04′50.1″N 120°35′05.4″E / 23.080583°N 120.584833°E / 23.080583; 120.584833
CrossedQishan River
LocaleJiaxian, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Other name(s)Jiashian Bridge
Characteristics
Designarch bridge
Total length300 m
Width21 m
History
Construction costNT$560 million
OpenedJune 2010
CollapsedAugust 2009
Location
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History

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In August 2009, the original bridge was torn down by Typhoon Morakot.[1] Soon afterwards, the bridge was reconstructed and was officially opened in June 2010 in a ceremony attended by President Ma Ying-jeou and Kaohsiung County Magistrate Yang Chiu-hsing.[2]

Architecture

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The bridge is an arch bridge with a sculpture of taro located at the bridgehead. It is painted with light purple color.[2] It spans over a length of 300 meters and a width of 21 meters. It was constructed with a cost of NT$560 million.[1]

Transportation

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The bridge is part of Southern Cross-Island Highway.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Kaohsiung's Jiasian Bridge opens to bring tourists back". Taiwan News. 27 June 2010. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Jiashian (Jiaxian) Bridge". Kaohsiung Travel. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 14 October 2021.