Old Dali Bridge Explained

Old Dali Bridge
Native Name:北港觀光大橋
Native Name Lang:zh
Coordinates:24.9637°N 121.9203°W
Locale:Toucheng, Yilan County, Taiwan
Design:arch bridge
Material:stone
Opening:-->
Rebuilt:1941
Closed:1979
Replaced By:New Dali Bridge

The Old Dali Bridge 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.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Window on Yilan . Readtwyl.ncl.edu.tw . 2016-02-24.