China builds infrastructure…and some of the world’s most impressive infrastructure, at that. While the United States’ latest grade for bridges, roads, and other transportation systems was a D+, China keeps plugging away on upgrades and new construction. Some scholars have started to question China’s spending on infrastructure, some going as far to say that it’s forcing itself into financial ruin, but, as of right now, there are no signs of slowing down.
China’s latest feat is yet another record, this time the world’s highest bridge (again). China already holds the previous top 3 spots in the category, including the Sidu River Bridge (1,627ft, 496m above ground), the Puli Bridge (1,591ft, 485m), and the Qingshui River Bridge (1,332ft, 406m), as well as the current world’s highest glass bridge, which has already been closed 13 days after it was opened to the public.
The new highest bridge in the world is the Beipanjiang Bridge, which stands an impressive 1,853 feet (565m) off the ground. Just recently completed, the Beipanjiang spans across the Nizhu River Canyon with a total length of 2,362 feet (720m). Throughout the course of the project, some 1,000 workers were involved with the construction of the new bridge.
Below you can watch some incredible flyover video of the new record breaking bridge under construction, uploaded to Youtube by CCTV News.
On Tuesday morning, February 23, the Syracuse Fire Department responded to a call about a collapsed crane on a construction site near the university. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.