Waibaidu Bridge, Steel footbridge at Suzhou Creek confluence, Shanghai, China.
Description
The Waibaidu Bridge crosses Suzhou Creek and joins the northern end of the Bund with neighborhoods on the opposite side. The steel structure is about 100 meters long and rests on masonry piers in the water.
History
A wooden crossing appeared here in the mid-19th century when the first foreigners settled in the area. The current steel bridge was built in the early 20th century and replaced the earlier structure.
Culture
The name recalls the spot where ferries once carried people across the water before the crossing was built. Today locals and visitors walk over at all hours, often to take photos of the skyline or begin a riverside stroll.
Practical
Several bus lines stop nearby and allow easy walking access. People cross at all times of day, though mornings and late afternoon are usually calmer.
Did you know?
Engineers used the original construction plans when they restored the bridge in the early 21st century. It is considered the first fully steel-made bridge in the country.
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