Jiaxian Bridge

The Jiaxian Bridge (Chinese: 甲仙大橋; pinyin: Jiǎxiān Dàqiáo) is an arch bridge in Jiaxian District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It crosses the Qishan River.

Jiaxian Bridge 甲仙大橋
Coordinates	23°04′50.1″N 120°35′05.4″E
Crosses	Qishan River
Locale	Jiaxian, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Other name(s)	Jiashian Bridge
Characteristics
Design	Arch bridge
Total length	300 m
Width	21 m
History
Construction cost	NT$560 million
Opened	June 2010
Collapsed	August 2009
Location

History

In August 2009, the original bridge was torn down by Typhoon Morakot.[1] Soon afterwards, the bridge was reconstructed and was officially opened in June 2010 in a ceremony attended by President Ma Ying-jeou and Kaohsiung County Magistrate Yang Chiu-hsing.[2]

Architecture

The bridge is an arch bridge with a sculpture of taro located at the bridgehead. It is painted with light purple color.[2] It spans over a length of 300 meters and a width of 21 meters. It was constructed with a cost of NT$560 million.[1]

Transportation

The bridge is part of Southern Cross-Island Highway.

See also

• List of bridges in Taiwan

References

1. "Kaohsiung's Jiasian Bridge opens to bring tourists back". Taiwan News. 27 June 2010. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
2. "Jiashian (Jiaxian) Bridge". Kaohsiung Travel. 25 May 2017. Retrieved 29 July 2019.