Yachi Railway Bridge
Bridge in Guizhou, China
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The Yachi River Bridge is an arch bridge in Guizhou, China. The bridge, at 272 m (892 ft), is one of the highest in world. It is also one of the longest arch bridges with a main span of 436 m (1,430 ft).[3] The bridge crosses the Yachi River between Qianxi County in Bijie and Qingzhen in Guiyang. The bridge is part of the Chengdu–Guiyang high-speed railway.
CrossesYachi River
LocaleQianxi County, Guizhou, China
Yachi Railway Bridge 鸭池河特大桥 | |
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| Coordinates | 26.8844°N 106.2903°E |
| Carries | Chengdu–Guangzhou High-Speed Railway |
| Crosses | Yachi River |
| Locale | Qianxi County, Guizhou, China |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Arch Bridge |
| Material | Steel, concrete |
| Total length | 1,466.5 m (4,811 ft) |
| Longest span | 436 m (1,430 ft)[1] |
| Clearance below | 272 m (892 ft)[2] |
| History | |
| Opened | 2019 |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Yachi Railway Bridge | |
Although Yachi Railway Bridge is officially 272 metres high, the bridge crosses over the reservoir of the Suofengying Dam so it is only approximately 232 metres above the water level.