Teaching Overview
Learning Points
- The Huajiang Canyon Bridge towers 625 meters,or more than 2000 feet, above the Beipan River in southwest China.
- It’s a suspension bridge—a type of bridge that uses towers and cables to support the roadway from above.
- Construction began in 2022, with final testing taking place in August 2025 to ensure the structure was safe to open to the public.
Curriculum Keywords
- engineering
- bridge
- steel
Spark a Discussion
- What is a suspension bridge, and how does it work?
- What is special about the Huajiang Canyon Bridge?
- How will the bridge benefit people in the local area?
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