Husutong Yangtze River Bridge, Cable-stayed bridge in Nantong, China
The Husutong Yangtze River Bridge is a cable-stayed, road-rail crossing in Nantong, spanning the Yangtze River with two towers that rise to about 330 meters and a total length of roughly 11 kilometers. The upper deck carries a six-lane road while the lower deck holds the railway tracks, with both levels supported by the same set of cables.
Construction started in 2014 and the bridge opened to traffic in 2020 after six years of work over the wide river. It was built as part of a broader effort to strengthen road and rail links across the Yangtze in Jiangsu province.
The name Husutong combines shortened forms of the two cities it connects, Suzhou and Nantong, so the bridge carries its purpose in its own name. Seen from the riverbank, the two-level structure makes the separation between road and rail clearly visible to anyone watching traffic cross.
Taking the train is the easiest way to cross and gives a clear view of the river from the lower deck. For those traveling by car, traffic can build up on the highway approach during peak hours, so planning accordingly helps.
The main span exceeds 1,000 meters, which is exceptionally long for a bridge carrying both road and rail traffic on two separate decks. This means no support columns were needed in the middle of the river, keeping the shipping lane fully open beneath.
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