Tsing Ma Bridge
suspension bridge in Hong Kong
The Tsing Ma Bridge is a bridge in Hong Kong.[1] It is the world's ninth-longest span suspension bridge, and was the second longest at time of completion. [2] The bridge was named after two of the islands at its ends, namely Tsing Yi and Ma Wan. It has two decks and carries both road and rail traffic, which also makes it the largest suspension bridge of this type. The bridge has a main span of 1,377 metres (4,518 ft) and a height of 206 metres (676 ft). The span is the largest of all bridges in the world carrying rail traffic.
Tsing Ma Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 22°21′05″N 114°04′27″E / 22.3514°N 114.0742°E |
Carries | 6 lanes of roadway (upper) 2 MTR rail tracks, 2 lanes of roadway (lower) |
Crosses | Ma Wan Channel |
Locale | Ma Wan Island and Tsing Yi Island |
Official name | Tsing Ma Bridge |
Characteristics | |
Design | Double-decked suspension bridge |
Width | 41 metres (135 ft) |
Longest span | 1,377 metres (4,518 ft) |
Clearance above | 62 metres (203 ft) |
History | |
Opened | May 22, 1997 |
Statistics | |
Toll | HK$30 (cars) |
Location | |
Tsing Ma Bridge | |||||||||||||||
Traditional Chinese | 青馬大橋 | ||||||||||||||
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Simplified Chinese | 青马大桥 | ||||||||||||||
Literal meaning | Cyan Horse Great Bridge | ||||||||||||||
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References change
- ↑ "Tsing Ma Bridge - Hong Kong Attractions - NextStopHongKong Travel Guide". Retrieved 4 July 2016.
- ↑ "10 Tallest Bridges In The World". 1 December 2010. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
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