Nanxi Bridge, Suspension bridge in Nanxi District, Yibin, China.
Nanxi Bridge is a suspension bridge over the Yangtze River in Nanxi District, Yibin, Sichuan, carrying the G93 Chengdu–Chongqing Ring Expressway. Its main span measures 820 m (2,690 ft), and the structure cost 660 million RMB.
The Nanxi Bridge opened in 2013, carrying the G93 Chengdu–Chongqing Ring Expressway across the Yangtze in Nanxi District, Yibin. At the time of opening it was the suspension bridge with the longest main span in Sichuan, 820 m (2,690 ft). Its construction cost 660 million RMB.
The bridge links communities whose economies have long depended on the Yangtze River and its trade routes. Today it represents how the region balances its river-centered heritage with modern transportation needs.
The bridge serves as an active expressway link carrying both local and through traffic. Visitors should be aware it is an actively used transportation corridor, so caution is needed when approaching or viewing the structure.
The bridge spans an exceptionally long distance across the river, making it a notable example of modern suspension bridge engineering. This technical achievement allows efficient crossing at this location while maintaining the river's natural water flow.
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