Guandu Bridge

The Guandu Bridge (Chinese: 關渡大橋; pinyin: Guāndù Dàqiáo; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Koan To Toa Kio) is a bridge in New Taipei, Taiwan. It spans over the Tamsui River and links Bali District and Tamsui District. The bridge is a 165 meters long through arch bridge designed by Tung-Yen Lin under T.Y. Lin International. It now carries the Provincial Highway 15.[2][3]

Guandu Bridge 關渡大橋
Coordinates	25°07′32″N 121°27′26″E
Carries	Provincial Highway 15
Crosses	Tamsui River
Locale	New Taipei, Taiwan
Characteristics
Design	Arch bridge
Total length	809 metres (2,654 ft) [1]
Width	19 metres (62 ft) [1]
Height	87.8 metres (288 ft) [1]
No. of spans	5
Piers in water	4
History
Designer	Tung-Yen Lin
Construction start	April 1980
Construction end	October 1983
Opened	31 October 1983
Location

History

Bridge construction started in April 1980 and was completed on 31 October 1983.

Transportation

The bridge is accessible within walking distance west of Guandu Station of Taipei Metro.

See also

• Transportation in Taiwan
• Danjiang Bridge

References

1. "特色橋梁調查表-關渡橋". Taiwan Ministry of Transportation and Communications.
2. "T.Y. Lin International Group - Projects - Kuandu Bridge".
3. http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/taipei/2016/01/10/455695/Second-phase.htm