Zhongxin Bridge

Coordinates: 31°46′40″N 119°57′48″E / 31.777751°N 119.963406°E / 31.777751; 119.963406
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Zhongxin Bridge

中新桥
Zhongxin Bridge in April 2012
Coordinates31°46′40″N 119°57′48″E / 31.777751°N 119.963406°E / 31.777751; 119.963406
CarriesPedestrians
CrossesSouth Market River
LocaleTianning District of Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
Characteristics
DesignArch bridge
MaterialStone
Total length22 metres (72 ft)
Width3.8 metres (12 ft)
History
Construction end1918
Location
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The Zhongxin Bridge (simplified Chinese: 中新桥; traditional Chinese: 中新橋; pinyin: Zhōngxīn Qiáo) is a historic stone arch bridge over the South Market River in Tianning District of Changzhou, Jiangsu, China.[1] The bridge is 22 metres (72 ft) long and 3.8 metres (12 ft) wide.[2]

History

Zhongxin Bridge was built in 1918, at the dawn of the Republic of China.[2] On 26 February 2008, it was classified as a municipal cultural relic preservation organ by the Government of Changzhou.[2]

Gallery

Zhongxin Bridge in April 2012
Zhongxin Bridge in April 2012
Zhongxin Bridge in April 2012

References

  1. ^ Yan Bo (丁治中); Ding Zhizhong (丁治中) (2016). 常州古桥文化研究及保护 [Research and Protection of Changzhou Ancient Bridge Culture] (in 中文). Nanjing, Jiangsu: Phoenix Publishing House. ISBN 9787550623941.
  2. ^ 2.0 2.1 2.2 《中新桥》. czcjda.com.cn (in 中文). Archived from the original on 2014-02-25. Retrieved 16 February 2023.