Zolotoy Bridge

The Zolotoy Bridge (Russian: Золотой мост - Golden Bridge) is a cable-stayed bridge across the Zolotoy Rog (Golden Horn Bay) in Vladivostok, Russia. The Zolotoy Rog Bridge was one of two bridges, along with the Russky Island Bridge, built in preparation for the 2012 APEC summit. The bridge was commissioned by the city of Vladivostok in 2006. Construction of the bridge began on July 25, 2008, and the bridge was officially opened on August 11, 2012. It is considered the world's 14th longest cable-stayed bridge.[1] This bridge over Golden Horn Bay made it possible to travel from the centre of Vladivostok to the remote Churkin Cape in only 5–10 minutes instead of the usual 1.5–2 hours.[2]

Zolotoy Bridge

Золотой мост
Coordinates43.10902°N 131.896058°E / 43.10902; 131.896058
Carries6 lanes
CrossesZolotoy Rog
LocaleVladivostok, Russia
Other name(s)Golden Horn Bridge
Characteristics
DesignCable-stayed
Total length1,388 metres (4,554 ft)
Height226.25 metres (742.3 ft)
Longest span737 metres (2,418 ft)
Load limitIt can hold 35,000 tons of weight before collapsing
Clearance above64.25 metres (210.8 ft)
History
Constructed byNorman foster
Construction startJuly 25th, 2008
Construction endAugust 11th, 2012
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References

  1. "bridge | engineering". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2017-05-17.
  2. https://forumvostok.ru/en/about/vladivostok-sights/
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