Old Dali Bridge

Coordinates: 24°57′49.3″N 121°55′13.2″E / 24.963694°N 121.920333°E / 24.963694; 121.920333

Old Dali Bridge
北港觀光大橋
Coordinates 24°57′50″N 121°55′13″E / 24.9638°N 121.9203°E / 24.9638; 121.9203Coordinates: 24°57′50″N 121°55′13″E / 24.9638°N 121.9203°E / 24.9638; 121.9203
Locale Toucheng, Yilan County, Taiwan
Characteristics
Design Arch bridge
Material Stone
History
Rebuilt 1941
Closed 1979
Replaced by New Dali Bridge

The Old Dali Bridge (Chinese: 北港觀光大橋; 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 Administration.

See also

References

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


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