Sky Bridge 721
Sky Bridge 721 is a suspension footbridge in construction, that will become the longest of its kind in the world. Previously the record was held by Arouca 516.
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| Coordinates | 50°09′00″N 16°50′15″E |
| Carries | Walkway |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Suspension bridge |
| Material | Steel |
| Total length | 721 m (2,365 ft) |
| Height | 95 m (312 ft) |
| No. of lanes | 1 |
| History | |
| Construction start | 2021 |
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The bridge is located Lower Moravia in the Czech Republic and is set to be finished in 2022. It spans over a valley of Mlýnský potok up to 95m high, between Slamník and Chlum ridges.
More than 1000 cubic meters of concrete is used for the construction, weighing approximately 405 tons. The total weight of the 76mm ropes will reach 158 tons, the auxiliary structures 20 tons.[1]
References
- Švarc, Michael (7 December 2021). "Na Dolní Moravě vzniká nejdelší visutá lávka světa" [The longest suspension bridge in the world is being built in Lower Moravia]. Novinky.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 7 December 2021.
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