| Jiaxian Bridge | |
| Native Name: | 甲仙大橋 |
| Native Name Lang: | zh |
| Coordinates: | 23.0806°N 120.5848°W |
| Crosses: | Qishan River |
| Locale: | Jiaxian, Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
| Other Name: | Jiashian Bridge |
| Design: | arch bridge |
| Length: | 300 m |
| Width: | 21 m |
| Cost: | NT$560 million |
| Open: | June 2010 |
| Collapsed: | August 2009 |
The Jiaxian Bridge is an arch bridge in Jiaxian District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It crosses the Qishan River.
In August 2009, the original bridge was torn down by Typhoon Morakot.[1] Soon afterwards, the bridge was reconstructed and was officially opened in June 2010 in a ceremony attended by President Ma Ying-jeou and Kaohsiung County Magistrate Yang Chiu-hsing.[2]
The bridge is an arch bridge with a sculpture of taro located at the bridgehead. It is painted with light purple color.[2] It spans over a length of 300 meters and a width of 21 meters. It was constructed with a cost of NT$560 million.[1]
The bridge is part of Southern Cross-Island Highway.