Fuyuan Road Bridge
Bridge in Hunan, China
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Fuyuan Road Bridge (Chinese: 福元路大桥) is a beam arch bridge crossing over the Xiang River in Changsha, Hunan, China.[1][2] It connects Yuelu District and Kaifu District. It was made of steel and concrete. The bridge has six lanes, separated by a railing.
CarriesMotor vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles
CrossesXiang River
LocaleKaifu District/Yuelu District, Changsha, Hunan, China
Fuyuan Road Bridge | |||||||
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Fuyuan Road Bridge | |||||||
| Coordinates | 28°15′32″N 112°59′02″E | ||||||
| Carries | Motor vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles | ||||||
| Crosses | Xiang River | ||||||
| Locale | Kaifu District/Yuelu District, Changsha, Hunan, China | ||||||
| Maintained by | Department of Transportation, Changsha Government | ||||||
| Characteristics | |||||||
| Design | Arch bridge Beam bridge | ||||||
| Material | Concrete, steel | ||||||
| Total length | 3,575 m (11,729 ft) | ||||||
| Width | 38.5 m (126 ft) | ||||||
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| Construction start | 27 September 2010 | ||||||
| Construction end | 18 May 2012 | ||||||
| Opened | 20 November 2012 | ||||||
| Chinese name | |||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 福元路大橋 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 福元路大桥 | ||||||
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 Interactive map of Fuyuan Road Bridge | |||||||
History
Plans for a bridge had been made in 2008. Construction of the bridge started on September 27, 2010, and completed on May 18, 2012. It was put into operation on November 20, 2012.