In brief
China's Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, reaching 625 meters, has passed a rigorous five-day load-bearing test before its anticipated opening in late September. The test involved driving 96 trucks across critical points on the bridge to ensure its structural integrity. Once opened, this bridge will be recognized as both the tallest and the largest span bridge constructed in a mountainous region.
The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in China has undergone a five-day testing process ahead of the scheduled opening in late September. The load test is the final step before it is considered safe to welcome traffic. A testing team drove 96 trucks onto designated points to test the bridge's structural integrity. Rising 625 meters above a river in Guizhou province, the bridge will upon completion set the record for both the world's tallest bridge and largest span bridge built in a mountainous area.
