Guizhou: The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in southwest China’s Guizhou Province, on track to become the world’s tallest bridge, successfully completed a crucial load test as of Monday, paving the way for its anticipated opening in late September.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the five-day testing process verified that the bridge’s structural strength, stiffness, and dynamic performance were in compliance with safety standards, as confirmed by the testing team. The load test, regarded as the final procedure before the bridge is opened to traffic, incorporated both static and dynamic assessments. The testing team utilized 96 trucks, with a combined weight of approximately 3,300 tonnes, positioning them strategically on the deck in batches to evaluate displacement and stress across the main span, towers, cables, and suspenders.

Spanning 2,890 meters in length with a main span of 1,420 meters, the bridge will rise 625 meters above the river. Once completed, it will hold the record for both the tallest bridge worldwide and the largest span bridge constructed in a mountainous region.