Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/nanjing-yangtze-river-bridge

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1. How long is the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge?4,588 meters (15,052 feet)
2. What is the location?Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
3. What is the year opened?1968
4. Why does the bridge have two decks?The upper deck carries cars on Highway 104, while the lower deck carries trains on the Beijing–Shanghai railway, so both roads and trains can travel over the river at the same time.
5. When was the bridge opened?It was opened in 1968, showing China’s engineering skills after the revolution.

Yangtze River: Asia's longest river, a crucial artery for transportation, commerce, and hydroelectric power in China.
Double-decked road-rail truss bridge: A bridge structure with two levels for traffic (road and rail) supported by a framework of interconnected triangles for strength.
China National Highway 104: A major national highway in China, connecting Beijing with the southeastern coastal province of Fujian.
Beijing–Shanghai railway: A high-speed and conventional railway line connecting China's capital, Beijing, with Shanghai, a major economic center.