Luokou Yellow River Railway Bridge
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The Luokou Yellow River Railway Bridge (Chinese: 泺口黄河铁路桥; pinyin: Luòkǒu Huánghé Tiělù Qiáo) is a railway bridge across the Yellow River in Jinan, Shandong, China, built in the early 20th century. The bridge represented a major engineering achievement that was unique in the region at the time. The bridge was of great strategic importance during the first half of the 20th century and was repeatedly damaged and repaired as a result.
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Luokou Yellow River Railway Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 36.72685°N 117.00650°E / 36.72685; 117.00650 |
Carries | railway |
Crosses | Yellow River |
Locale | Jinan City, Shandong Province, China |
Characteristics | |
Total length | 1,255.2 metres (4,118 ft) |
Width | 9.4 metres (31 ft) |
Longest span | 164.7 metres (540 ft) |
History | |
Construction start | October 15, 1909 (groundbreaking) |
Construction end | November 16, 1912 |
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