The Guozigou Bridge or Talki Bridge (تەلكى كۆۋرۈكى, Талки Коврук) is a cable stayed bridge with a main span of 360 metres (1,180 ft). The bridge was opened in 2011 and forms part of G30 Lianyungang–Khorgas Expressway in Huocheng County, Xinjiang. The bridge forms part of a spiral crossing over the expressway 180 metres (590 ft) below. The bridge and associated spiral allow for navigatable gradients.

Guozigou Bridge
Talki Bridge

果子沟大桥
تەلكى كۆۋرۈكى
The Guozigou Bridge
Coordinates44°28′15″N 81°08′25″E / 44.47075°N 81.140278°E / 44.47075; 81.140278
Carries G30 Lianhuo Expressway
LocaleHuocheng County, Xinjiang
Characteristics
DesignCable stayed bridge
Height209.5 metres (687 ft)
Longest span360 metres (1,180 ft)
Clearance below180 metres (590 ft)
History
Opened2011
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