Tamsui Bridge to Open in May, Vehicle Load Tests Initiated
The Directorate General of Highways (Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation and Communications) commenced vehicle load tests for the Tamsui Bridge on April 13th, ahead of its official opening on May 12th. The bridge, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, is the world's longest single-tower asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge, spanning approximately 920 meters with a 450-meter main span, connecting New Taipei City's Tamsui and Bali districts.
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The Tamsui Bridge, connecting New Taipei City's Tamsui and Bali districts across the Tamsui River estuary, is scheduled to officially open on May 12th. The Directorate General of Highways (MOTC) initiated vehicle load tests on April 13th to verify the bridge's structural response and overall performance under various load conditions. The main bridge is approximately 920 meters long, with a main span of 450 meters, making it the world's longest single-tower asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge. It was designed by the internationally renowned Zaha Hadid Architects. The load tests, including static tests on April 13th and dynamic tests from April 14th to 15th, aim to measure deflection, strain, vibration, and displacement, comparing results with design analyses to ensure structural integrity and provide data for future safety, maintenance, and monitoring. This testing is a critical step before the bridge's formal commissioning, which is expected to significantly improve transportation between Tamsui and Bali.