Beipan River Shuibai Railway Bridge

The Beipan River Shuibai Railway Bridge was the world's highest railway bridge from 2001 to 2016. The bridge spans a deep canyon on the Beipan River near the city of Liupanshui in Guizhou province, China. The arch bridge, with a maximum height of 275 metres and a span width of 236 metres, was built in 2001 with the construction of the Liupanshui–Baiguo railway. Here, the train runs on its highest speed.

Beipan River Shuibai Railway Bridge 北盘江铁路桥
Coordinates	26.20922°N 104.720553°E / 26.20922; 104.720553
Carries	Liupanshui–Baiguo railway
Crosses	Beipan River, (Beipanjiang)
Locale	Liupanshui in Guizhou province
Characteristics
Design	Arch
Total length	486 metres (1,594 ft)
Height	275 metres (902 ft)
Longest span	236 metres (774 ft)
History
Opened	2001
Location

See also

• List of highest bridges in the world
• List of longest arch bridge spans
• Beipan River Guanxing Highway Bridge
• Beipan River Hukun Expressway Bridge

External links

• Beipanjiang Railway Bridge Shuibai on HighestBridges.com