In brief
With a remarkable height of 625 meters, the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Guizhou, China, has successfully undergone a five-day load test involving 96 trucks. This test is the final verification of its structural integrity ahead of the scheduled opening in late September. Once completed, it will hold the records for the tallest and the largest span bridge in a mountainous area.
The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge has recently completed a significant load test ahead of its anticipated opening next month. Over the course of five days, a testing team drove 96 trucks over designated points on the structure to ensure its integrity. The bridge, rising 625 meters above a river in Guizhou province, is on track to become the world’s tallest bridge as well as the largest span bridge constructed in a mountainous area. This rigorous testing process marks a pivotal step in confirming that the bridge can safely accommodate traffic once it opens.
