Record-Breaking Bridge Longer Than World’s Tallest Building Just Opened
Summary
Taiwan has opened the Danjiang Bridge, the world’s longest single-tower, asymmetric cable-stayed bridge. The bridge is about 920 meters long, longer than the height of the Burj Khalifa, and was designed to protect natural views and minimize environmental impact.Key Facts
- The Danjiang Bridge spans the mouth of the Tamsui River in Taipei, Taiwan.
- It measures around 3,018 feet (920 meters) in length.
- This bridge is the longest asymmetric single-mast cable-stayed bridge in the world.
- The design includes a 200-meter (656 feet) tall, slender mast to support the bridge while preserving views of the sunset.
- The bridge was designed by the architectural firm Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA).
- The design reduces the number of piers in the water to protect the riverbed and limit environmental impact.
- The asymmetric design fits the uneven terrain and landscape at the site.
- The bridge is part of a broader global trend toward building sustainable infrastructure that supports low-impact transportation.
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