Ulsan Bridge, Suspension bridge in Nam-gu, Ulsan, South Korea.
This suspension bridge crosses the Taehwa River in Ulsan and features a main span of 1,150 meters, measuring 2,970 meters in total length with four traffic lanes.
Construction began on November 30, 2009, and the bridge officially opened to the public on June 1, 2015, becoming South Korea's second longest bridge span at completion.
The bridge is known in multiple languages including Korean as 울산대교, Japanese as 蔚山大橋, and Russian as Мост Ульсан, reflecting its recognition as a regional landmark.
The bridge is accessible via Maeam-dong and carries four lanes of vehicular traffic, providing an essential connection between different parts of Ulsan for commuters and freight transport.
The structure was the first bridge worldwide to use ultra-high-strength cables with a tensile strength of 1,960 megapascals, representing a significant advancement in bridge engineering materials.
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