Orange Isle Bridge, Road bridge over the Xiang River in Changsha, China
Orange Isle Bridge spans the Xiang River with 21 sections and accommodates cars, bicycles, and pedestrians in its design. The structure connects Yuelu District with Furong District and features separate lanes for different types of traffic.
The structure opened in 1972 as Changsha Xiang River Bridge before officials renamed it in 2006 to reflect its connection with Orange Isle. This name change marked a shift in how the city identified the crossing.
The bridge serves as a link between two central neighborhoods of Changsha and provides access to Orange Isle, where visitors can find parks and recreational spaces. The crossing is a daily route for people wanting to experience the river and explore the island's green areas.
The bridge carries a 14-metre roadway with 3-metre walkways on each side, so pedestrians and cyclists cross alongside vehicle traffic. It links Wuyi Avenue's western end to Yingwan Town via Orange Isle. The deck is 20 metres wide overall.
The bridge's 18 piers were built of two different materials: those in the main river channel were poured concrete, while the piers in the smaller channel were faced with cut stone blocks. The bridge was renamed Orange Isle Bridge in January 2006, more than three decades after opening.
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