Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge

The dual-level steel truss bridge extends 1670 meters across the Yangtze River with a main span reaching 128 meters in length.

The construction initiated during China's first Five-Year Plan period and reached completion on October 15, 1957, marking China's first bridge across the Yangtze River.

The bridge represents a significant engineering achievement that transformed transportation between north and south China, connecting previously separated communities in Wuhan.

The structure carries both rail and vehicular traffic on separate levels, enabling efficient movement of passengers and goods between the districts of Hanyang and Hankou.

The bridge incorporates innovative engineering solutions from the 1950s, including specialized foundations that withstand the strong currents of the Yangtze River.

Location: Wuhan

Inception: October 15, 1957

Official opening: October 15, 1957

Length: 1,670 m

Longest Span: 128 m

GPS coordinates: 30.54970,114.28800

Latest update: May 10, 2025 17:23