Dazi Bridge in Daze District, Lhasa

The Dazi Bridge is a one-lane suspension bridge in Dagzê, Tibet. At the time of its completion in 1984, it was the longest spanning bridge in China with a main span of 500 m (1,600 ft).[1] The bridge crosses the Lhasa River 30 km (19 mi) east of Lhasa.

Structure

The bridge is a gravity-anchored suspension bridge with deck trussing. It carries one lane of traffic measuring only 4.5 m (15 ft) wide.

Dazi Bridge
 
Coordinates 29.6794°N 91.3756°ECoordinates:  29.6794°N 91.3756°E
Carries Single lane road
Crosses Lhasa River
Locale Dagzê County, Lhasa Tibet Autonomous Region
Characteristics
Design Suspension bridge
Width 4.5 metres (15 ft)
Longest span 500 metres (1,600 ft)
History
Opened 1984