Suspension Bridges – The Inevitable Trend of Vietnam’s Transport Infrastructure
As Vietnam’s transport infrastructure continues to expand, the need to construct large-scale bridges spanning wide rivers or complex terrains has become increasingly urgent. Among current solutions, suspension bridges stand out for their ability to cover long spans — an outstanding advantage that few other bridge types can replace.
Outstanding Advantages of Suspension Bridges
The greatest strength of suspension bridges lies in their ability to span hundreds or even thousands of meters, enabling the crossing of wide rivers, deep valleys, or straits where other bridge types are difficult to construct. In addition, suspension bridges offer several other advantages:
- High Aesthetic Value: Graceful design that creates architectural highlights and easily becomes a national symbol.
- Durability and Sustainability: Excellent load-bearing capacity, suitable for various geological and climatic conditions.
- Social and Cultural Significance: Not merely a transportation structure, but also a source of pride closely associated with each nation’s development.
Global Icons and Lessons for Vietnam
Around the world, iconic structures such as the Golden Gate Bridge (USA) and the Hozhou Bridge (China) stand as clear evidence of the long-span advantages of suspension bridges. These bridges not only ensure smooth transportation but have also become national symbols, attracting millions of visitors each year.
With its diverse river systems and the aspiration to create landmark projects, Vietnam has every reason to focus on developing this type of bridge—especially as the need for regional connectivity continues to grow.
International Workshop – Laying the Foundation for a New Trend
To orient this development, the International Workshop “Suspension Bridges – From Design to Construction,” co-organized by the University of Transport and Communications and Minh Duc Construction Group, with the collaboration of OVM and Tecco1, created an important forum. Experts focused their discussions on:
- Modern technologies in the design and construction of suspension bridges.
- Challenges related to terrain, resources, and investment capital in Vietnam.
- Opportunities to realize large-span bridges of national significance.
The Inevitable Trend of Vietnam’s Infrastructure
In the future, the adoption of suspension bridges will not only meet transportation connectivity demands but also create iconic structures that embody Vietnam’s aspiration to rise higher. With their exceptional long-span capability, suspension bridges are certain to become an inevitable trend, contributing to the modernization and elevation of the nation’s transportation infrastructure.
📹 Watch the special report by Hanoi Radio and Television to gain a deeper understanding of the potential, challenges, and prospects of suspension bridges in Vietnam.
