Project Description:

Nanjing Xianxin Road Yangtze River Crossing has a total length of 13.17 kilometers, including bridges, tunnels, interchanges and roadbeds. The main bridge is a suspension bridge with a main span of 1760 meters (world ranking third). The project has achieved remarkable results in design solutions, structural excellence, creative innovation and sustainability. 

Judges Comments

Nanjing Xianxin Road Yangtze River Crossing has a total length of 13.17 kilometres, and includes the main suspension bridge whose main span of 1760 meters places it third in world ranking. The project has a unique tower top configuration, and several defining characteristics in special design solutions, structural excellence, creative innovation and sustainability.

Structural Designer

China Railway Major Bridge Reconnaissance and Design Institute Co., Ltd.

Location

Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, P. R. China