Bridgemeister - Suspension Bridges of Tibet

Suspension Bridges of Tibet

This is a list of all 34 bridges from the suspension bridge inventory for Tibet in China. Wherever you see a Bridgemeister ID number click it to isolate the bridge on its own page.

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1984: Dazi

Lasa, Tibet, China

Bridgemeister ID:	479 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:	1984
Name:	Dazi
Location:	Lasa, Tibet, China
Principals:	Highway Bureau of Xizang Autonomous Region
References:	BCG
Use:	Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:	In use
Main Cables:	Wire (steel)
Main Span:	1 x 415 meters (1,361.5 feet)

Notes:

BCG says completed 1983.

External Links:

Structurae - Structure ID 20001892

2005: Jiaolongba

Quzikaxiang (曲孜卡乡), Markam County (芒康县), Qamdo (昌都市), Tibet, China

Bridgemeister ID:	2493 (added 2008-12-23)
Year Completed:	2005
Name:	Jiaolongba
Location:	Quzikaxiang (曲孜卡乡), Markam County (芒康县), Qamdo (昌都市), Tibet, China
Coordinates:	29.129101 N 98.642393 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:	Vehicular
Status:	In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:	Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:	1
Main Span:	1 x 345 meters (1,131.9 feet)

External Links:

(footbridge)

Bome, Nyingchi, Tibet, China - Yiong Tsangpo

Bridgemeister ID:	6163 (added 2021-07-07)
Name:	(footbridge)
Location:	Bome, Nyingchi, Tibet, China
Crossing:	Yiong Tsangpo
Coordinates:	30.097159 N 95.064470 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:	Footbridge
Status:	In use (last checked: 2018)
Main Cables:	Wire (steel)
Main Span:	1

Notes:

As of 2018 there are three adjacent suspension bridges here. This entry tracks the footbridge with open frame metal towers.
Next to Tongmai (Tong Mai) - Bome, Nyingchi, Tibet, China.
Next to Tongmai (Tong Mai) - Bome, Nyingchi, Tibet, China.

(suspension bridge)

Anraozhen, Gyaca County, Shannan, Tibet, China - Yarlung Tsangpo

Bridgemeister ID:	6157 (added 2021-07-07)
Name:	(suspension bridge)
Location:	Anraozhen, Gyaca County, Shannan, Tibet, China
Crossing:	Yarlung Tsangpo
Coordinates:	29.128611 N 92.595361 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2021)
Main Span:	1

Notes:

Next to (suspension bridge) - Anraozhen, Gyaca County, Shannan, Tibet, China.

(suspension bridge)

Anraozhen, Gyaca County, Shannan, Tibet, China - Yarlung Tsangpo

Bridgemeister ID:	6158 (added 2021-07-07)
Name:	(suspension bridge)
Location:	Anraozhen, Gyaca County, Shannan, Tibet, China
Crossing:	Yarlung Tsangpo
Coordinates:	29.128470 N 92.595535 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2021)
Main Span:	1 x 117 meters (383.9 feet) estimated

Notes:

Next to (suspension bridge) - Anraozhen, Gyaca County, Shannan, Tibet, China.

(suspension bridge)

Beibengxiang, Mêdog County, Nyingchi, Tibet, China

Bridgemeister ID:	6150 (added 2021-07-07)
Name:	(suspension bridge)
Location:	Beibengxiang, Mêdog County, Nyingchi, Tibet, China
Coordinates:	29.246405 N 95.164823 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2021)
Main Span:	1

(suspension bridge)

Bome, Nyingchi, Tibet, China - Yiong Tsangpo

Bridgemeister ID:	6164 (added 2021-07-07)
Name:	(suspension bridge)
Location:	Bome, Nyingchi, Tibet, China
Crossing:	Yiong Tsangpo
Coordinates:	30.162889 N 94.972429 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2021)
Main Span:	1 x 139 meters (456 feet) estimated

(suspension bridge)

Guojiaxiang, Dinggyê County, Shigatse, Tibet, China - Pum Qu

Bridgemeister ID:	6504 (added 2021-08-22)
Name:	(suspension bridge)
Location:	Guojiaxiang, Dinggyê County, Shigatse, Tibet, China
Crossing:	Pum Qu
Coordinates:	28.322442 N 87.455840 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2021)
Main Span:	1 x 80.8 meters (265 feet) estimated

(suspension bridge)

Hepoxiang (河坡乡), Baiyü County (白玉县), Garzê (甘孜藏族自治州), Sichuan and Jomda (江达县), Chamdo (昌都市), Tibet, China - Jinsha River

Bridgemeister ID:	8538 (added 2024-03-31)
Name:	(suspension bridge)
Location:	Hepoxiang (河坡乡), Baiyü County (白玉县), Garzê (甘孜藏族自治州), Sichuan and Jomda (江达县), Chamdo (昌都市), Tibet, China
Crossing:	Jinsha River
Coordinates:	31.435521 N 98.839887 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2015)
Main Span:	1 x 97 meters (318.2 feet) estimated

(suspension bridge)

Jialongba, Bome, Nyingchi, Tibet, China - Parlung Zangbo

Bridgemeister ID:	6165 (added 2021-07-07)
Name:	(suspension bridge)
Location:	Jialongba, Bome, Nyingchi, Tibet, China
Crossing:	Parlung Zangbo
Coordinates:	30.034660 N 95.252232 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2021)
Main Span:	1 x 67 meters (219.8 feet) estimated

(suspension bridge)

Jinshaxiang (金沙乡), Baiyü (白玉县), Garzê (甘孜藏族自治州), Sichuan and Jomda (江达县), Chamdo (昌都市), Tibet, China - Jinsha River

Bridgemeister ID:	8487 (added 2024-03-19)
Name:	(suspension bridge)
Location:	Jinshaxiang (金沙乡), Baiyü (白玉县), Garzê (甘孜藏族自治州), Sichuan and Jomda (江达县), Chamdo (昌都市), Tibet, China
Crossing:	Jinsha River
Coordinates:	31.319722 N 98.818583 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2015)
Main Span:	1 x 86 meters (282.2 feet) estimated

Notes:

Likely another suspension bridge adjacent to this bridge.

(suspension bridge)

Jinshaxiang (金沙乡), Baiyü (白玉县), Garzê (甘孜藏族自治州), Sichuan and Jomda (江达县), Chamdo (昌都市), Tibet, China - Jinsha River

Bridgemeister ID:	8488 (added 2024-03-19)
Name:	(suspension bridge)
Location:	Jinshaxiang (金沙乡), Baiyü (白玉县), Garzê (甘孜藏族自治州), Sichuan and Jomda (江达县), Chamdo (昌都市), Tibet, China
Crossing:	Jinsha River
Coordinates:	31.281111 N 98.735583 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2017)
Main Span:	1 x 76 meters (249.3 feet) estimated

(suspension bridge)

Karuxiang, Nyêmo County, Lhasa, Tibet, China - Yarlung Tsangpo

Bridgemeister ID:	6160 (added 2021-07-07)
Name:	(suspension bridge)
Location:	Karuxiang, Nyêmo County, Lhasa, Tibet, China
Crossing:	Yarlung Tsangpo
Coordinates:	29.350139 N 90.095694 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2021)
Main Span:	1

(suspension bridge)

Mainling, Nyingchi, Tibet, China - Yarlung Tsangpo

Bridgemeister ID:	6151 (added 2021-07-07)
Name:	(suspension bridge)
Location:	Mainling, Nyingchi, Tibet, China
Crossing:	Yarlung Tsangpo
Coordinates:	29.708526 N 94.900273 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2021)
Main Span:	1 x 200 meters (656.2 feet) estimated

(suspension bridge)

Naxixiang (纳西民族乡), Tibet, China - Lancang River

Bridgemeister ID:	6463 (added 2021-08-13)
Name:	(suspension bridge)
Location:	Naxixiang (纳西民族乡), Tibet, China
Crossing:	Lancang River
Coordinates:	29.037556 N 98.595722 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2021)
Main Span:	1

(suspension bridge)

Qusum County, Shannan, Tibet, China - Yarlung Tsangpo

Bridgemeister ID:	6159 (added 2021-07-07)
Name:	(suspension bridge)
Location:	Qusum County, Shannan, Tibet, China
Crossing:	Yarlung Tsangpo
Coordinates:	29.235608 N 92.005271 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2021)
Main Span:	1

(suspension bridge)

Shangzayü, Zayu, Nyingchi, Tibet, China

Bridgemeister ID:	5814 (added 2021-04-11)
Name:	(suspension bridge)
Location:	Shangzayü, Zayu, Nyingchi, Tibet, China
Coordinates:	28.646425 N 96.898279 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2020)
Main Span:	1 x 93 meters (305.1 feet) estimated

(suspension bridge)

Sumzom, Bome, Nyingchi, Tibet, China - Parlung Zangbo

Bridgemeister ID:	6556 (added 2021-08-31)
Name:	(suspension bridge)
Location:	Sumzom, Bome, Nyingchi, Tibet, China
Crossing:	Parlung Zangbo
Coordinates:	29.745902 N 96.095552 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2021)
Main Span:	1 x 73.2 meters (240 feet) estimated

(suspension bridge)

Wolongzhen, Mainling, Nyingchi, Tibet, China - Yarlung Tsangpo

Bridgemeister ID:	6152 (added 2021-07-07)
Name:	(suspension bridge)
Location:	Wolongzhen, Mainling, Nyingchi, Tibet, China
Crossing:	Yarlung Tsangpo
Coordinates:	29.117583 N 93.820111 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2021)
Main Span:	1 x 125 meters (410.1 feet) estimated

Notes:

Next to (suspension bridge) - Wolongzhen, Mainling, Nyingchi, Tibet, China.

(suspension bridge)

Wolongzhen, Mainling, Nyingchi, Tibet, China - Yarlung Tsangpo

Bridgemeister ID:	6153 (added 2021-07-07)
Name:	(suspension bridge)
Location:	Wolongzhen, Mainling, Nyingchi, Tibet, China
Crossing:	Yarlung Tsangpo
Coordinates:	29.117442 N 93.821044 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2021)
Main Span:	1 x 123 meters (403.5 feet) estimated

Notes:

Next to (suspension bridge) - Wolongzhen, Mainling, Nyingchi, Tibet, China.

(suspension bridge)

Wolongzhen, Mainling, Nyingchi, Tibet, China - Yarlung Tsangpo

Bridgemeister ID:	6154 (added 2021-07-07)
Name:	(suspension bridge)
Location:	Wolongzhen, Mainling, Nyingchi, Tibet, China
Crossing:	Yarlung Tsangpo
Coordinates:	29.168917 N 93.595028 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2021)
Main Span:	1 x 160 meters (524.9 feet) estimated

Notes:

Next to (suspension bridge) - Wolongzhen, Mainling, Nyingchi, Tibet, China.

(suspension bridge)

Wolongzhen, Mainling, Nyingchi, Tibet, China - Yarlung Tsangpo

Bridgemeister ID:	6155 (added 2021-07-07)
Name:	(suspension bridge)
Location:	Wolongzhen, Mainling, Nyingchi, Tibet, China
Crossing:	Yarlung Tsangpo
Coordinates:	29.168197 N 93.594805 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:	Only towers remain (last checked: 2021)

Notes:

Remnants of a former suspension bridge immediately adjacent to an extant (as of early 2020s) suspension bridge.
Next to (suspension bridge) - Wolongzhen, Mainling, Nyingchi, Tibet, China.

(suspension bridge)

Xiachayu, Zayu, Nyingchi, Tibet, China

Bridgemeister ID:	5815 (added 2021-04-11)
Name:	(suspension bridge)
Location:	Xiachayu, Zayu, Nyingchi, Tibet, China
Coordinates:	28.594884 N 96.922039 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2020)
Main Span:	1 x 87 meters (285.4 feet) estimated

Notes:

Near (suspension bridge) - Xiachayu, Zayu, Nyingchi, Tibet, China.

(suspension bridge)

Xiachayu, Zayu, Nyingchi, Tibet, China

Bridgemeister ID:	5816 (added 2021-04-11)
Name:	(suspension bridge)
Location:	Xiachayu, Zayu, Nyingchi, Tibet, China
Coordinates:	28.594816 N 96.922229 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2020)
Main Span:	1

Notes:

Next to (suspension bridge) - Xiachayu, Zayu, Nyingchi, Tibet, China.

(suspension bridge)

Xiachayu, Zayu, Nyingchi, Tibet, China

Bridgemeister ID:	5817 (added 2021-04-11)
Name:	(suspension bridge)
Location:	Xiachayu, Zayu, Nyingchi, Tibet, China
Coordinates:	28.536570 N 96.976742 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2020)
Main Span:	1 x 97.5 meters (319.9 feet) estimated

(suspension bridge)

Xiachayu, Zayu, Nyingchi, Tibet, China - Chayu River

Bridgemeister ID:	6170 (added 2021-07-08)
Name:	(suspension bridge)
Location:	Xiachayu, Zayu, Nyingchi, Tibet, China
Crossing:	Chayu River
Coordinates:	28.384694 N 97.036167 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2021)
Main Span:	1

(suspension bridge)

Zhaxigangxiang, Tingri County, Shigatse, Tibet, China - Pum Qu

Bridgemeister ID:	6496 (added 2021-08-17)
Name:	(suspension bridge)
Location:	Zhaxigangxiang, Tingri County, Shigatse, Tibet, China
Crossing:	Pum Qu
Coordinates:	28.15973 N 87.347187 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2021)
Main Span:	1 x 50 meters (164 feet) estimated

(suspension bridge)

Zhaxigangxiang, Tingri County, Shigatse, Tibet, China - Pum Qu

Bridgemeister ID:	6501 (added 2021-08-22)
Name:	(suspension bridge)
Location:	Zhaxigangxiang, Tingri County, Shigatse, Tibet, China
Crossing:	Pum Qu
Coordinates:	28.225566 N 87.35196 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2021)
Main Span:	1 x 32.3 meters (106 feet) estimated

Notes:

Built before 2004,

(suspension bridge)

Zhongdazhen, Nang County, Nyingchi, Tibet, China - Yarlung Tsangpo

Bridgemeister ID:	6156 (added 2021-07-07)
Name:	(suspension bridge)
Location:	Zhongdazhen, Nang County, Nyingchi, Tibet, China
Crossing:	Yarlung Tsangpo
Coordinates:	29.064539 N 92.941301 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2021)
Main Span:	1 x 173 meters (567.6 feet) estimated

Baga

Zayu, Zhuwagen Town, Chayu County, Nyingchi, Tibet, China - Zayu River

Bridgemeister ID:	5812 (added 2021-04-11)
Name:	Baga
Also Known As:	Shenzhen People's Heart Bridge, 深圳民心桥
Location:	Zayu, Zhuwagen Town, Chayu County, Nyingchi, Tibet, China
Crossing:	Zayu River
Coordinates:	28.600355 N 97.191897 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:	Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:	Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:	1
Main Span:	1 x 50 meters (164 feet)

External Links:

china-qiao.com: 察隅县竹瓦根镇巴嘎吊桥 - 老百晓集桥

Baima

Baima (白马镇), Baxoi County (八宿县), Chamdo, Tibet, China

Bridgemeister ID:	8233 (added 2024-02-07)
Name:	Baima
Location:	Baima (白马镇), Baxoi County (八宿县), Chamdo, Tibet, China
Coordinates:	30.059139 N 96.917583 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:	Wire (steel)
Main Span:	1 x 114 meters (374 feet) estimated

External Links:

八宿县白马吊桥 (Baima Suspension Bridge in Basu County) - china-qiao.com

Linzhi Taizhao

Taizhao (太昭村), Nyingchi, Tibet, China - Niyang River

Bridgemeister ID:	8024 (added 2023-12-17)
Name:	Linzhi Taizhao
Also Known As:	林芝太昭大桥
Location:	Taizhao (太昭村), Nyingchi, Tibet, China
Crossing:	Niyang River
Coordinates:	29.9988637 N 93.0809710 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:	Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:	Derelict (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:	Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:	1

Notes:

Deck removed at some point before 2010.

External Links:

china-qiao.com: 林芝太昭大桥 - 老百晓集桥

Tongmai

Bome, Nyingchi, Tibet, China - Yiong Tsangpo

Bridgemeister ID:	6161 (added 2021-07-07)
Name:	Tongmai
Also Known As:	Tong Mai
Location:	Bome, Nyingchi, Tibet, China
Crossing:	Yiong Tsangpo
Coordinates:	30.097609 N 95.064564 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:	Vehicular
Status:	Extant (last checked: 2018)
Main Cables:	Wire (steel)
Main Span:	1 x 212 meters (695.5 feet) estimated

Notes:

As of 2018 there are three adjacent suspension bridges here. This entry tracks the smaller vehicular bridge with two concrete towers.
Next to (footbridge) - Bome, Nyingchi, Tibet, China.
Next to Tongmai (Tong Mai) - Bome, Nyingchi, Tibet, China.

Tongmai

Bome, Nyingchi, Tibet, China - Yiong Tsangpo

Bridgemeister ID:	6162 (added 2021-07-07)
Name:	Tongmai
Also Known As:	Tong Mai
Location:	Bome, Nyingchi, Tibet, China
Crossing:	Yiong Tsangpo
Coordinates:	30.098073 N 95.064624 E
Maps:	Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:	Vehicular
Status:	In use (last checked: 2018)
Main Cables:	Wire (steel)

Notes:

As of 2018 there are three adjacent suspension bridges here. This entry tracks the larger, asymmetric vehicular bridge having just one tower. It appears to have been constructed in the 2010s.
Next to (footbridge) - Bome, Nyingchi, Tibet, China.
Next to Tongmai (Tong Mai) - Bome, Nyingchi, Tibet, China.

Do you have any information or photos for these bridges that you would like to share? Please email david.denenberg@bridgemeister.com.

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