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Donghai Bridge 东海大桥 | |
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Coordinates | 30°45.43′N 121°58.13′E / 30.75717°N 121.96883°E |
Locale | Shanghai and Yangshan Port |
Other name(s) | East Sea Big Bridge |
Characteristics | |
Design | Beam bridge with cable-stayed section |
Total length | 32.5 kilometres (20.2 mi) |
Longest span | 420 metres (1,380 ft) |
History | |
Opened | December 10, 2005 |
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Donghai Bridge (Chinese: t 東海大橋, s 东海大桥, p Dōnghǎi Dàqiáo, Wu Tonhe Dujiau lit. "East Sea Bridge") is a Chinese bridge counted among the longest cross-sea bridges in the world. It was completed on December 10, 2005. It has a total length of 32.5 kilometres (20.2 mi) and connects mainland Shanghai's Pudong New Area with the offshore Yangshan Deep-Water Port in Zhejiang's Shengsi County. Most of the bridge is a low-level viaduct. There are also cable-stayed sections to allow for the passage of large ships, the largest with a span of 420 metres (1,380 ft). Donghai Bridge is part of the S2 Hulu Expressway.
The bridge has a long and narrow speedway and does not allow vehicles that do not meet the weight requirements.