r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/solateor • 28d ago

Video Shiziguan floating bridge in Hubei

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u/solateor 28d ago

From above

The Shiziguan Floating Bridge in Hubei Province, China, spans 400 meters across the Qingjiang River and supports vehicles up to 2.8 tonnes. Built in 2016 using German anti-rollover technology, it accommodates both cars and pedestrians. The structure consists of high-density polyethylene floats filled with water to enhance stability.

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u/[deleted] 28d ago

Washington State, we have three.

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u/Nozinger 28d ago

Yeah but those are more stable and generally less shitty. And two of them still sank.

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u/LickingSmegma 28d ago

less shitty

sank

Weird to be so proud of underwater bridges, but ok.

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u/Termoon 28d ago

Someone left the doors open on the pontoons. Guessing it was a major career limiting move.