Badong Yangtze River Bridge, Cable-stayed bridge in Badong County, China

The Badong Yangtze River Bridge is a cable-stayed crossing that spans approximately 900 meters over the river. Two concrete A-frame towers support double planes of cables that carry the roadway for four lanes of traffic.

The Badong Yangtze River Bridge was completed in July 2004, carrying four lanes of China National Highway 209 across the Yangtze in Badong County, Hubei. Its 218-metre tower and 388-metre main span were built 147 metres above the original river level, a clearance later reduced when the Three Gorges Dam reservoir raised the water below.

The bridge links communities on either side of the Yangtze and serves as a daily passage for residents moving between regions. It has become a recognizable landmark in the local landscape that marks the geography of the area.

The bridge can be crossed on foot or by car and offers good views of the reservoir area below. The best time to cross is during daylight hours when visibility is clear and traffic patterns are predictable.

After the Three Gorges Dam was built, the water level beneath this crossing rose significantly and changed the original clearance height above the river. This means large vessels can no longer pass underneath at this location.