What makes the bridge globally significant is its structural design. The Danjiang Bridge is recognized as Asia’s and the world’s longest single-mast cable-stayed bridge. Unlike many cable-stayed bridges that use two or more towers, this bridge relies on a single concrete mast to support its main span through a fan-shaped arrangement of steel cables. The main span measures about 920 meters (3,018 feet), an engineering achievement that pushed the limits of single-tower bridge design.

The bridge was designed by Zaha Hadid Architects together with engineering firm Leonhardt Andrä und Partner. Its shape was intentionally created to be visually minimal so it would not obstruct views of the surrounding mountains, coastline, and the famous sunsets of Tamsui.

Structurally, the bridge uses a slender asymmetrical tower approximately 200 meters tall. Engineers chose a single-mast configuration partly to minimize the number of supports in the river, helping preserve navigation routes and reduce environmental impact on the estuary.

Construction began in 2019, and the bridge became one of Taiwan’s most ambitious modern infrastructure projects. Beyond transportation, it has also become an architectural landmark because of its futuristic profile and elegant engineering. The bridge forms part of Provincial Highway 61 and the Taipei Port Link Road system, helping connect coastal transport routes more efficiently.

According to the Internet