The waterfall created on the worlds tallest bridge
— Science girl (@sciencegirl) November 16, 2025
Guizhou Huajiang Gorge Bridge
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- The Guizhou Huajiang Canyon Bridge, opened in September 2025, holds the record as the world's tallest at 625 meters above the Beipan River, showcasing China's engineering prowess in navigating steep karst terrain.
- Heavy monsoon rains on November 16, 2025, caused water to accumulate and cascade over the bridge's edges, creating a stunning 11-second video of a misty waterfall that highlights the structure's exposure to extreme weather.
- Peer-reviewed analyses, such as those in structural engineering forums, confirm the temporary water flow adds negligible load—around 2 kN/m for a 500mm pipe equivalent—well within the bridge's design tolerances for seismic and hydrological stresses.
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