Taoyaomen Bridge, Cable-stayed bridge in Zhoushan, China.
Taoyaomen Bridge connects two islands in the Zhoushan archipelago, stretching 888 meters across the water with a main span of 580 meters. The structure supports a four-lane expressway while leaving enough clearance below for larger cargo vessels to pass through.
Construction began in 2001 and finished in 2003 as part of a major project to link the Zhoushan Islands together. This bridge became one of several key structures that transformed how people and goods moved between the separate islands.
The bridge represents a component of China's maritime infrastructure development, facilitating connections between communities across the Zhoushan archipelago chain.
The bridge is part of a modern expressway and carries regular traffic between the islands. It is not open to pedestrians since it functions as a highway connection.
The bridge uses an unusual span pattern with seven sections of different lengths and rises 151 meters above the water. This design allows larger ships to pass underneath while keeping the structure stable and balanced.
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