Chi-Lu Bridge

The bridge is 967m long with a 21~24m wide deck with two lane traffic and one sidewalk in each direction. The main bridge is 240m long and 24m wide and is symmetricaliy two-span cable-stayed prestressed concrete bridge, with single-pylon, single-pier, and single-plane system. The pylon is 58m in height and located at the center of the bridge. Stay cables are arranged in a fan layout. The streamline main girder is composed of a two-cell prestressed concrete box girder and inclined precast supporting slabs on both sides. To match the beautiful scenery, the elegant exterior modeling makes the bridge a remarkable landmark in the neighborhood.
It is worthwhile to note that, after experiencing the 921 earth quake, although the bridge was subject to an earth shaking up to 1g acceleration, the bridge still stand on river bed without suffering shear failure or collapse.

Client:

Highway Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications

Location:

Cross over Chuoshui River in the vicinity of Chi-Chi Reservoir Project.