Bridge · People's Republic of China
How much was invested in the Sidu River Bridge in Hubei, China?
The Sidu River Bridge (四渡河特大桥) is a suspension bridge with a 900-metre main span in Badong County, Enshi, Hubei, China, part of the Shanghai-Chongqing Expressway between Yichang and Enshi, 1,105 metres long as a bridge (1,365 metres with its approach), with the deck about 560 metres above the valley. Construction began on 20 August 2004 and it opened to traffic on 15 November 2009. A China science-popularisation article gives its total investment as CNY 618 million, while English Wikipedia says CNY 720 million.
Reported project cost
CNY 618 million
Approximately $90.46 million
Cost basis: 2009
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Basis of the published figure
Reported project cost2009
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Key dimensions
- Total lengthPeople's Daily / CRI Hubei
- 1,105 m
- Main spanPeople's Daily / CRI Hubei
- 900 m
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