The Guchuan Bridge (traditional Chinese: 谷川大橋; simplified Chinese: 谷川大桥; pinyin: Gǔchuān Dàqiáo) is a bridge connecting Sandimen Township and Wutai Township in Pingtung County, Taiwan. At the height of 99 meters, it is the tallest bridge pier in Taiwan.
Guchuan Bridge 谷川大橋 | |
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| Coordinates | 22°44′52.0″N 120°42′16.9″E / 22.747778°N 120.704694°E |
| Locale | Sandimen and Wutai in Pingtung County, Taiwan |
| Preceded by | Wutai No. 1 Bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | bridge |
| Material | Concrete |
| Trough construction | Steel |
| Total length | 654 meters |
| Width | 10 meters |
| Piers in water | 1 |
| History | |
| Construction start | 2009 |
| Construction end | 2013 |
| Construction cost | NT$700 million |
| Opened | 5 October 2013 |
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History
editThe bridge was opened for traffic on 5 October 2013 after four years of construction with a total cost of NT$700 million. The bridge was built to replace the original bridge named Wutai No. 1 Bridge which was destroyed by Typhoon Morakot in August 2009.[1]
Technical specification
editThe bridge has a length of 654 meters and width of 10 meters, and is made of concrete and steel. It crosses over the North Ailiao River. To avoid damage by flash flood along the river during typhoon season, there is only one pier built in the path of continuous river flow.[2]
Economy
editThe bridge plays a significant role in the economic activity of Wutai Township which is located in an isolated mountain region in southern Taiwan. Tourists have been coming to the township through the bridge which led to the opening of several new hotels.[3]
See also
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References
edit- ^ Chiu, Chih-jou; Pan, Jason (7 October 2013). "Bridge to Wutai opens to traffic". Taipei Times. p. 3. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
- ^ "Guchuan Bridge unlocks Rukai tourism potential". Taiwan Today. 5 June 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
- ^ "Guchuan Bridge unlocks Rukai tourism potential". Taiwan heute. 6 May 2014. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
