Abdoun Bridge, Cable-stayed bridge in Amman, Jordan.
The Abdoun Bridge, also called the Kamal Al-Shair Bridge, is Jordan's only cable-stayed bridge, crossing Wadi Abdoun in Amman. It has three Y-shaped concrete towers forming two equal main spans of 134 metres, with five metal stays fanning from each side in a harp arrangement. The deck follows an S-curve, and the bridge stands about 45 metres above the lowest point of the valley.
Construction began in December 2002 and concluded with an opening ceremony in December 2006. The project was part of a broader effort to improve transportation connections between different areas of the city.
The bridge connects neighborhoods that were previously hard to reach and has changed daily commutes for thousands of people. It has become an ordinary part of the city landscape and a sign of Amman's modern growth.
The bridge carries four traffic lanes and is part of Amman's Beltway, linking South Amman with the 4th Circle and Zahran Street. It has no pedestrian walkway, so it is crossed by vehicle only. Drivers approach it from the 4th Circle roundabout at its northern end.
The bridge follows an S-curve shape in its deck design to connect seamlessly with existing roads on both sides. This curved form allowed for better integration with the city's terrain and road layout.
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