Xindong Bridge
Bridge in Miaoli County, Taiwan
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The Xindong Bridge (traditional Chinese: 新東大橋; simplified Chinese: 新东大桥; pinyin: Xīndōng Dàqiáo) is a bridge connecting Gongguan Township and Miaoli City in Miaoli County, Taiwan.
Xindong Bridge 新東大橋 | |
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| Coordinates | 24°32′45.2″N 120°49′48.0″E |
| Crosses | Houlong River |
| Locale | Gongguan and Miaoli City in Miaoli County, Taiwan |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | bridge |
| Total length | 326 metres (1,070 ft) |
| Width | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Longest span | 176 metres (577 ft) |
| No. of lanes | 4 |
| History | |
| Construction start | 1995 |
| Construction end | 1997 |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Xindong Bridge | |
History
The construction of the bridge began in 1995 and was completed in 1997.[1]
Technical specifications
The total length of the bridge is 326 meters with its main span spans over a length of 176 meters. It carries 4 lanes of traffic in its 21 meters width and it crosses the Houlong River.[2]
