Xisha Bridge is a 217 metre high arch bridge near the city of Lianghezhen, Chongqing China. The main ribs are composed of concrete filled steel tubes. The span is the highest through arch in the world. The bridge crosses the Xisha River (Xi Shahe), a tributary of the larger Apeng River (Apengjiang). The bridge is located on G65 Baotou–Maoming Expressway which has several other bridges over 200 meters high including the Aizhai Bridge and the Wulingshan Bridge.

Xisha Bridge

细沙河特大桥
Coordinates29°08′18″N 108°45′19″E / 29.138237°N 108.755268°E / 29.138237; 108.755268
Carries G65 Baotou–Maoming Expressway
LocaleQianjiang, Chongqing
Characteristics
DesignArch
Height217 metres (712 ft)
Longest span190 metres (620 ft)
History
Opened2010
Location
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List of highest bridges in the world

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