Qiongzhou Bridge

Qiongzhou Bridge (Chinese: 琼州大桥), also known as the Nandu Bridge and the Nandu Ninth Bridge, is a bridge that spans the Nandu River,[2] Hainan Province, China.[3] Opened on May 12, 2003, at a cost of 200 million yuan (US$32.3 million),[1][4] it serves as the main bridge from Haikou city to Haikou Meilan International Airport. It crosses the Nandu River at the east end of Guoxing Avenue.

Qiongzhou Bridge

琼州大桥
Coordinates20.018605°N 110.384192°E / 20.018605; 110.384192
CrossesNandu River
LocaleHaikou, Hainan, China
Other name(s)Nandu Bridge
Nandu Ninth Bridge
Characteristics
DesignTubular tied-arch
MaterialSteel
Total length1,396.98 metres (4,583.3 ft)
Width23 metres (75 ft)
History
DesignerProvincial Highway Survey and Design Institute of the Highway Ministry of Science Institute[1]
Engineering design bySeventh Engineering, China Railway Bridge Bureau Group Co., Ltd[1]
Construction cost200 million yuan (32.3 million USD)
OpenedMay 12, 2003
Location

The bridge replaces the partially collapsed Nandu River Iron Bridge some 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) away.

Description
A: Pedestrian
B: Two-wheel traffic
C: Physical barrier and bridge structure
D: Main traffic

This is a tied-arch bridge comprising five tubular steel arches[5] mounted on six concrete foundations. The total width is 23 metres (75 ft)[5] with a span of 1,396.98 metres (4,583.3 ft). It is a two-way bridge with each direction having two lanes for cars and trucks. The two directions of traffic are separated by a steel pipe mounted approximately 50 cm (20 in) above the deck. There is also a lane for two-wheel vehicles and, beside that, an outermost lane for pedestrian traffic, which is raised above the deck by about 50 cm (20 in). These two lanes are separated from the main traffic roads by a concrete barrier and the points where the arches enter the deck.

References
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  2. 郭祖莹 (2012-12-18). "琼州大桥重要部件材料缺损严重 或将大修(图)_新闻_南海网". Hinews.cn. Retrieved 2013-04-12.
  3. "海口琼州大桥 【南渡江第九桥】[语文大百科-东坡语文]". Ludongpo.com. 2008-12-25. Retrieved 2013-04-12.
  4. "琼州大桥和海文高速公路海口连接线通车". News.sina.com.cn. 2003-05-13. Retrieved 2013-04-12.
  5. "琼州大桥结构无异常 未发现明显安全隐患 - 海南省人民政府网站". Hainan.gov.cn. 2007-08-22. Retrieved 2013-04-15.
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