Xihoumen Bridge, Suspension bridge in Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, China.
The Xihoumen Bridge features a main span of 5,413 feet (1,650 meters) and rises to a height of 692 feet (211 meters), connecting Jintang Island and Cezi Island within the Zhoushan Archipelago.
Construction began in 2005 and was completed in December 2007, with the bridge officially opening to traffic on December 25, 2009, after a testing period that included safety reviews.
The bridge represents a major engineering achievement for Zhejiang Province and symbolizes modern Chinese infrastructure capabilities, supporting the maritime heritage and economic development of the Zhoushan region.
The bridge carries the Yongzhou Expressway and accommodates both vehicular and bicycle traffic, with a clearance of 161 feet (49 meters) beneath the roadway for maritime vessels passing through the strait.
At the time of its completion, the bridge held the distinction of being the second longest suspension bridge span in the world, built at a cost of approximately 363 million US dollars.
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