Tongzihe Jinrentong Bridge, Suspension bridge in Guizhou Province, China.
The Tongzihe Jinrentong Bridge is a suspension structure spanning a deep gorge over the Tongzi River, featuring tall piers measuring 175 meters in height and supporting multiple cables that stabilize the deck.
The bridge was constructed as part of the Zunchi Expressway extension project to improve connectivity across remote mountain ranges in western China, reducing travel times and enhancing economic integration in previously isolated regions.
This bridge represents China's advancements in high-altitude infrastructure engineering and stands as a symbol of regional pride, inspiring local communities through its contribution to improved trade and mobility across difficult terrain.
The bridge is located at kilometer 50 on the Zunchi Expressway extension, accessible from Renhuai and Guiyang, with vehicular lanes for cars and trucks as well as pedestrian pathways for visitors interested in exploring the structure.
The central piers of the Tongzihe Jinrentong Bridge rank among the ten highest bridge piers worldwide, with the tallest measuring 575 feet from foundation to cap, making it a remarkable engineering achievement in global infrastructure.
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