In brief
The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Guizhou, China, has successfully completed a crucial five-day load-bearing test, with 96 trucks driven across to assess its structural integrity. Once operational, the bridge will claim the titles of both the tallest and the longest span bridge constructed in a mountainous region, standing 625 meters above the river. This test marks a significant milestone as the bridge gears up for its scheduled opening later this September.
The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in China has undergone a five-day testing process ahead of the scheduled opening in late September. The load test is the final step before it is considered safe to welcome traffic. A testing team drove 96 trucks onto designated points to test the bridge's structural integrity. Rising 625 metres above a river in Guizhou province, the bridge will upon completion set the record for both the world's tallest bridge and largest span bridge built in a mountainous area.
