Jiangyin Yangtze River Bridge

The Jiangyin Yangtze River Bridge extends 3,071 meters across the Yangtze River, featuring a central span of 1,385 meters and reaching a height of 190 meters.

Construction of the bridge began in 1997 and reached completion in 1999, marking a significant advancement in Chinese engineering as the first long-span bridge designed within the country.

The bridge received recognition at the 2002 International Bridge Conference for its engineering achievements, demonstrating China's capabilities in large-scale infrastructure development.

The structure carries six lanes of traffic along the G2 Beijing-Shanghai Expressway, connecting Jiangyin in the south to Jingjiang in the north of the Yangtze River.

The bridge construction utilized pre-assembled steel box girder units weighing up to 500 metric tons, which were raised into position using specialized lifting equipment.

Location: Jiangyin

Inception: September 28, 1997

Official opening: 1999

Height: 190 m

Length: 3,071 m

Longest Span: 1,385 m

Made from material: concrete

Part of: G2 Beijing–Shanghai Expressway

GPS coordinates: 31.94920,120.26744

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45