description Balinghe Bridge Overview
The Balinghe Bridge is a large suspension bridge in Guanling County, Guizhou province, China, carrying traffic across the Baling River Valley as part of the G60 Shanghai–Kunming Expressway. Completed in 2009, the structure features a main span of 1,088 meters and stands approximately 370 meters above the river below, making it one of the highest bridges globally. It is designed to provide reliable highway transit through the mountainous southwestern region of the country.
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How high is the Balinghe Bridge above the river gorge?
The deck stands roughly 370 meters above the Baling River, although measurements can vary with the reference point and water level. That extreme clearance makes it one of Guizhou's best-known high bridges.
Why was the Balinghe Bridge built as a suspension bridge?
A suspension design can cross a deep, steep-sided gorge without placing major supports on the valley floor. Its main span is about 1,088 meters, suitable for carrying an expressway across the rugged terrain.
Which road uses the Balinghe Bridge?
The bridge carries an expressway through western Guizhou near Guanling. It forms part of the important road connection between Guiyang and Kunming.
Can tourists visit or walk on the Balinghe Bridge?
It is an operating highway bridge, so ordinary sightseeing does not mean walking along the traffic deck. The surrounding area has developed bridge-viewing and adventure attractions, but access arrangements should be checked locally.
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