The Jiaxian Bridge (traditional Chinese: 甲仙大橋; simplified Chinese: 甲仙大桥; pinyin: Jiǎxiān Dàqiáo) is an arch bridge in Jiaxian District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It crosses the Qishan River.
Jiaxian Bridge 甲仙大橋 | |
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Coordinates | 23°04′50.1″N 120°35′05.4″E / 23.080583°N 120.584833°E |
Crossed | Qishan River |
Locale | Jiaxian, Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
Other name(s) | Jiashian Bridge |
Characteristics | |
Design | arch bridge |
Total length | 300 m |
Width | 21 m |
History | |
Construction cost | NT$560 million |
Opened | June 2010 |
Collapsed | August 2009 |
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History
In August 2009, the original bridge was torn down by Typhoon Morakot.[1] Soon afterwards, the bridge was reconstructed and was officially opened in June 2010 in a ceremony attended by President Ma Ying-jeou and Kaohsiung County Magistrate Yang Chiu-hsing.[2]
Architecture
The bridge is an arch bridge with a sculpture of taro located at the bridgehead. It is painted with light purple color.[2] It spans over a length of 300 meters and a width of 21 meters. It was constructed with a cost of NT$560 million.[1]
Transportation
The bridge is part of Southern Cross-Island Highway.
See also
References
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