Guandu Bridge, Steel arch bridge in Taipei, Taiwan
Guandu Bridge is a steel arch bridge spanning the Tamsui River between the Bali and Guandu districts with a bright red painted finish. Its structure consists of three continuous arches that together measure roughly 539 meters in length across the water.
The bridge opened on October 31, 1983, as the first fully welded steel arch bridge in Asia at that time. This achievement demonstrated Taiwan's growing engineering capabilities and marked a turning point in the nation's infrastructure development.
The steel arches of Guandu Bridge stand as a symbol of engineering progress for local residents, representing the connection between urban and rural communities.
The bridge provides dedicated pathways on both sides for pedestrians and cyclists, each about 2.25 meters wide. These separate lanes make it straightforward for visitors to walk or bike across the river while taking in views from above.
The bridge's three arches decrease in size and create a distinctive parabolic profile against Guanyin Mountain and the Tamsui River estuary. This unusual shape is more than just engineering; it creates a visual landmark that many visitors find memorable when viewing it from different vantage points.
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