Old Dali Bridge

北港觀光大橋
Coordinates24°57′49.3″N 121°55′13.2″E / 24.963694°N 121.920333°E / 24.963694; 121.920333
LocaleToucheng, Yilan County, Taiwan
Characteristics
Designarch bridge
MaterialStone
History
Rebuilt1941
Closed1979
Replaced byNew Dali Bridge
Location

The Old Dali Bridge (traditional Chinese: 北港觀光大橋; simplified Chinese: 北港观光大桥; pinyin: Běigǎng Guānguāng Dàqiáo) is a former bridge in Toucheng Township, Yilan County, Taiwan.[1]

History

During the Japanese rule of Taiwan, roads connecting Keelung and Yilan City in Taihoku Prefecture were constructed to consolidate the Japanese power on the island. A stone bridge was constructed from its former shape from wood and widened in 1941. In February 1979, the new Dali Bridge was completed and connected to the Provincial Highway 2. Subsequently, the old Dali Bridge was no longer used.

Architecture

The bridge is a single-arched structure made from stone. Steel was not used due to its restriction during World War II.

Transportation

The bridge is accessible within walking distance south of Dali Station of Taiwan Railways.

See also

References

  1. "Window on Yilan". Readtwyl.ncl.edu.tw. Retrieved 2016-02-24.


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