The Sanchaji Bridge (simplified Chinese: 三汊矶大桥; traditional Chinese: 三汊磯大橋; pinyin: Sānchàjī Dàqiáo) is a self-anchored suspension bridge in Changsha, Hunan, China. Completed on June 8, 2006, it has a main span of 732-metre (2,402 ft) and total length of 1,577-metre (5,174 ft). It is signed as part of the North Second Ring Road. The bridge crosses the Xiang River between Yuelu District and Kaifu District.[2][3]

Sanchaji Bridge

三汊矶大桥
The Sanchaji Bridge.
Coordinates28°16′43″N 112°57′44″E / 28.278582°N 112.962219°E / 28.278582; 112.962219
CarriesMotor vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles
CrossesXiang River
LocaleYuelu District/Kaifu District, Changsha, Hunan, China
Named forSanchaji
Maintained byDepartment of Transportation, Changsha Government
Preceded byXiang River
Followed byXiang River
Characteristics
DesignSelf-anchored suspension bridge
MaterialConcrete, steel
Total length1,577-metre (5,174 ft)
Width132-metre (433 ft)
Height124-metre (407 ft)[1]
Traversable?Yes
Longest span732-metre (2,402 ft)
Piers in water21
No. of lanes6
History
DesignerCentral South University and Changsha Planning Institute
Contracted lead designerHuang Yuanqun (黄元群)
Constructed by5th Branch, Bureau of Bridge, China Railway Group
Construction startApril 30, 2004 (2004-04-30)
Construction endJune 8, 2006 (2006-06-08)
OpenedJune 8, 2006
InauguratedJune 8, 2006
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Name

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The name of the bridge comes from the historic place "Sanchaji", which is a community in Yuelu District now.[4]

Design

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The bridge over the Xiang River had the longest self-anchored suspension bridge in the world when it was completed in June 2006–1,577-metre (5,174 ft). This was a record during that time.[3]

History

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Before 2004, crossing the Xiang River was a time-consuming ordeal. The only way to cross the river was via ferry, and due to the ever growing number of cars, the Changsha government knew that a bridge was needed to support transportation.[2]

The Sanchaji Bridge designed by Central South University and Changsha Planning Institute. The bridge was bid in 2004 to the 5th Branch of Bureau of Bridge, China Railway Group. The foundation stone laying ceremony was held on April 30, 2004. Construction began in April 2004 and was completed in June 2006. The contracted designer was Huang Yuanqun (黄元群).[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ 长沙三汊矶大桥再“增高” 堪称湘江上最高的桥梁. sina (in Chinese). 2006-06-26.
  2. ^ a b c Mao Gengwen (2006-02-17). 三汊矶大桥长高18米. Sohu (in Chinese).
  3. ^ a b c 三汊矶大桥——长沙城市化进程中的新通道. focus.cn (in Chinese). 2009-05-11.
  4. ^ 垃圾包围长沙河西三汊矶“北津城遗址”. 163.com (in Chinese). 2016-11-29.