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Puli Bridge
Bridge in Qujing, China / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Puli Bridge is a suspension bridge near Xuanwei, Qujing, China. The bridge, at 485 m (1,591 ft), is one of the highest in the world.[Note 1] The bridge forms part of the G56 Hangzhou–Ruili Expressway between Liupanshui and Xuanwei and was opened in August 2015.[1][2] The bridge and associated expressway reduced the travelling time from Xuanwei to the Guizhou border from four hours to one hour.[citation needed] The bridge crosses a small stream beside the Gexiang River gorge.[3]
Quick Facts Puli Bridge 普立大桥, Coordinates ...
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Coordinates | 26.323114°N 104.586747°E / 26.323114; 104.586747 |
Carries | G56 Hangzhou–Ruili Expressway |
Locale | Xuanwei, Qujing, China |
Characteristics | |
Design | Suspension |
Material | Steel |
Width | 25.4 m (83 ft) |
Height | 154 m (505 ft) |
Longest span | 628 m (2,060 ft) |
Clearance below | 485 m (1,591 ft)[Note 1] |
History | |
Construction end | 2015 |
Opened | August 2015 |
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