Waibaidu Bridge, Steel footbridge at Suzhou Creek confluence, Shanghai, China.
The Waibaidu Bridge spans 104.9 meters across Suzhou Creek, connecting the Huangpu and Hongkou districts at the northern end of the Bund.
British and American engineers constructed the first bridge at this location in 1856, while the current steel structure opened on January 20, 1908.
The bridge name translates to Outside Ferry, reflecting the location where boats previously transported people across Suzhou Creek before bridge construction.
Visitors reach the bridge through multiple bus routes that stop at Zhongshan Dongyilu Station, providing direct access to this central Shanghai crossing point.
Engineers restored this camelback truss bridge in 2008 using original blueprints, maintaining its status as China's first all-steel bridge structure.
Location: Shanghai
Inception: 1908
Official opening: January 20, 1908
Length: 104.9 m
GPS coordinates: 31.24519,121.48550
Latest update: May 11, 2025 04:00
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