NANPU BRIDGE

TYPE OF BRDGE

• The Nanpu Bridge is a Cable-Stayed bridge
• Similar to a suspension bridge

MATERIAL USED

• The material used to build this bridge is a composite structure of steal and concrete

CONSTRUCTION OF THE BRIDGE

• The lower layer of the bridge deck is made of a large beam frame
• The upper layer is reinforced with concrete
• The steel deck and surface wear welded with electronic welding concrete poured into the junction

HISTORY

• The Nanpu Bridge is the first bridge to cross the Huangpu River from central Shanghai
• The bridges special design and location also make it an attraction for locals and travelers, it's more spectacular at night

NANPU BRIDGE

• Total length : 27,382
• Total Hight : 492'
• Date opened : December 19, 1988
• Carries 7 lanes

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• The bridge was designed by the Municipal Engineering Design Institute, Shanghai Urban Construction Collage, and the Shanghai Urban Construction Design Institute, with assistance from Holger S. Svensson

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• Main span of 1388 feet, shorter then it's sister bridge
• 57th longest cable stayed bridge in the world
• Open to the public in 1991

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• 120000 vehicles a day
• Coordinates : 31° 12' 27.15" N 121° 30' 3.36" E
• Sits over the Huangpu River

SORCES

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanpu_Bridge
• http://www.shanghaihighlights.com/shanghai-sightseeing/shanghai-nanpu-bridg...
• http://www.amusingplanet.com/2013/08/nanpu-bridge-in-china.html