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Where are the bridge structures in Palau
The Koror–Babeldaob Bridge is a bridge in Palau that connects Koror and Babeldaob Islands. It is a reinforced concrete, portal frame, cable-stayed bridge with a total length of 413 m. It was built by the Kajima Corporation of Japan in 2002, to replace the former bridge built by Socio Construction Co. of South Korea in 1978 which collapsed in 1996. The former KB BridgeThe original Koror–Babeldaob Bridge was a with a main of 240.8 m and total length of 385.6 m (1265 ft). In addition to carrying traffic, it also carried piping and. As the Palau government lacked sufficient funds to rebuild immediately, a new bridge to provide a steady transportation system was constructed with significant Japanese Grant Aid in. Its construction began in 1997 by.