Hàn River Bridge

Hàn River bridge (Vietnamese: Cầu Sông Hàn) is a cable-stayed swing bridge in Da Nang, Vietnam. Da Nang lies on the west side of the Hàn River and the beaches are to the east.

Han River Bridge (Song Han Bridge)

Cầu Sông Hàn
Coordinates16°4′20.2″N 108°13′36.2″E
CarriesMotor vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists
CrossesHan River
LocaleDa Nang, Vietnam
Official nameCầu Sông Hàn
Characteristics
DesignCable-stayed bridge, Swing bridge
MaterialConcrete
Longest span201 meters (659 ft) (x2)
Piers in water1
Clearance below25 meters (82 ft)
History
Construction start1997
Opened2000
Location

In the middle of the night, traffic is stopped from crossing the Song Han Bridge and it swings on its axis to allow shipping traffic to pass along the river. The bridge is lit up brightly at night.

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