How to write a 200-word essay on Zhuang Yuanqiao

1. An essay about Zhuangyuan Bridge

Zhuangyuan Bridge is located in the courtyard of the former County Grain Bureau.

Panchi, also known as Panshui, is a pool in front of the ancient Lianshui Academy (also known as Pangong), shaped like a half-sun. There is a Zhuangyuan Bridge built on Panchi. The bridge is also in the shape of a crescent moon. It is inlaid with square stones and is engraved with patterns such as two dragons grabbing beads, butterflies, lotus flowers and wave patterns. Whether there was a "Zhuangyuan" in Lianshui in ancient times is unknown because there is no historical record. It is difficult to say with certainty, but there are many scholars in both literature and martial arts, and there are also famous officials.

The county annals record: "An Dong concubine is diligent and studious, never letting go of his scrolls, and never changes his mind." The folk song says: "The wealthy man in Shuyang moved to the temple, the Siyang girl did not ride in a sedan chair when she got married, and the Lianshui people begged for food to go to school. ”

This is the fine tradition that Lianshui people have inherited for a long time and passed down from generation to generation. Its style can be modeled and can be inherited by countless classics. Today, the people of Lianshui have gone from being "poor in studying" to "rich in running schools". "Number One Scholars" from all walks of life are emerging one after another.

Although Panchi and Zhuangyuan Bridge have become historical stories, they still inspire and show people: study diligently, forge ahead, be strong, dare to be the first. Lianshui Zhuangyuan Bridge is located in the former County Grain Bureau In the courtyard. Panchi, also known as Panshui, is a pool in front of the ancient Lianshui Academy (also known as Pangong), shaped like a half-sun.

There is a Zhuangyuan Bridge built on Panchi. The bridge is also in the shape of a crescent moon. It is inlaid with square stones and is engraved with patterns such as two dragons grabbing beads, butterflies, lotus and other patterns as well as wavy patterns. Panchi and Zhuangyuan Bridge were built in the Song Dynasty, probably at the same time as the Academy (i.e. the Confucian Temple and the Confucius Temple) during the Shenzong period of the Northern Song Dynasty. They were regular supporting building facilities for the ancient Academy.

In the Southern Song Dynasty, the academy was destroyed by war. The old site was rebuilt three times and repaired 20 times in the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.

By the early Republic of China, only the dilapidated Dacheng Hall remained in the academy. In 1971, Dacheng Hall was demolished.

In 1982, Panchi and Zhuangyuan Bridge were rebuilt on the original site. The reason why Panchi and Zhuangyuan Bridge are unique is that they are not found in today's schools, and the Lian people rely on them to pass on the ancient diligent learning style. 2. A composition describing Wuwei Zhuangyuan Bridge

On the bright spring day of May 2, my parents and I went to the beautiful Shiyan Lake.

As soon as we enter the gate of Shiyan Lake, the first thing that catches our eyes is the vast and boundless Shiyan Lake. The head of the dam embedded in the mountains welcomes us like the arms of our parents. The water of the lake is clear and transparent, and the breeze blows across the lake, causing layers of microwaves to ripple on the surface, which emits dazzling light under the sunlight. Several boats floated on the lake, adding a bit of beauty to the lake.

Walking by the lake, with the breeze blowing, I saw the willow trees nearby, twisting their slender waists, dancing like graceful girls.

The grass on the roadside is green and green, and there are small crystal dewdrops on the grass, which makes the grass look more energetic. Not long after, we came to the lake again and prepared to take the boat. The boat swam slowly, and I saw a tower in the distance. The tower was round, just like a candied haws. The boat was about to dock. We got off the boat and came to a small island. There are many pavilions on the island. These pavilions are for guests to enjoy the shade and rest. Looking at the entire Shiyan Lake from the pavilion, we can see that the lake is green and green. Yes, the mountains surround the water, and the water reflects the mountains. Looking at it, it feels like you are in a fairyland on earth.

There is also a water playground in Shiyan Lake. We played swings and slides there. It was really fun. The most fun thing is walking in the water. You can take off your shoes and step on the soft sand. , the water covers your feet, it feels so comfortable. Then we went on an adventure, took a fast flight, and played for nearly an hour. We were all red in the face and sweating profusely.

Shiyan Lake, nature has given it unique beauty, I like Shiyan Lake. 3. An essay about Zhuangyuan Bridge

Zhuangyuan Bridge is located in the courtyard of the former County Grain Bureau. Panchi, also known as Panshui, is a pool in front of the ancient Lianshui Academy (also known as Pangong), shaped like a half-sun.

There is a Zhuangyuan Bridge built on the Panchi. The bridge is also in the shape of a crescent moon. It is inlaid with square stones and is engraved with patterns such as two dragons grabbing beads, butterflies, lotus flowers and wavy patterns.

Did the "Zhuangyuan Scholar" appear in Lianshui in ancient times? "It is difficult to say accurately because there are no historical records, but there are many scholars in literature and martial arts, and there are famous officials. The county annals record: "The concubine of Andong is diligent and studious, never letting go of his scrolls, and never changes his mind." The folk song says: "The wealthy man in Shuyang moved to the temple, the girl from Siyang did not get married in a sedan chair, and the people of Lianshui begged for food to go to school." This is exactly what the people of Lianshui said. The fine traditions that have been inherited for a long time and passed down from generation to generation are exemplary and can be inherited through countless classics. Today, the people of Lianshui have gone from being "poor in studying" to "rich in running schools", and "top scholars" from all walks of life are emerging one after another. Although Panchi and Zhuangyuan Bridge have become historical stories, they are still inspiring and showing people: study diligently, forge ahead, be strong and dare to be the first

Lianshui Zhuangyuan Bridge is located in the former County Grain Bureau In the courtyard. Panchi, also known as Panshui, is a pool in front of the ancient Lianshui Academy (also known as Pangong), shaped like a half-sun. There is a Zhuangyuan Bridge built on Panchi. The bridge is also in the shape of a crescent moon. It is inlaid with square stones and engraved with patterns such as two dragons grabbing beads, butterflies, lotus flowers, and wavy patterns. Panchi and Zhuangyuan Bridge were built in the Song Dynasty, probably at the same time as the Academy (i.e. the Confucian Temple and the Confucius Temple) during the Shenzong period of the Northern Song Dynasty. They were regular supporting building facilities for the ancient Academy. During the Southern Song Dynasty, the academy was destroyed by war. The old site was rebuilt three times and repaired 20 times in the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. By the early Republic of China, only the dilapidated Dacheng Hall remained. In 1971, Dacheng Hall was demolished. In 1982, Panchi and Zhuangyuan Bridge were rebuilt on the original site. The reasons why Panchi and Zhuangyuan Bridge are unique are firstly because they are not found in today’s schools, and secondly because Lian people rely on them to pass on the ancient diligent learning style. 4. Strolling on the Zhuangyuan Bridge Composition

On National Day, I went to my grandpa’s house because my grandpa was sick and he was lying in bed now, as if he was very ill, so my father and I came to visit him. We took the high-speed rail to Hengyang East and then took the bus to Guiyang.

Let’s go to Zhuangyuan Bridge to see the scenery. Zhuangyuan Bridge is at the intersection of Qingbai River and Xiangjiang River.

How was the Zhuangyuan Bridge built? I saw a stone tablet at the head of the bridge that said Zhuangyuan Bridge was built from the Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty.

I also saw on the stone tablet that it was written that the bridge was eighty meters long, eight meters wide and ten meters high. I saw that the five arches of the bridge were spectacular, and the largest stone on the bridge was more than three meters long!

The stone tablet also says: Three hundred years ago, a hundred people were building the bridge, but only 99 people had food. Where is there another person? Because he was an immortal, he didn't need to eat. After the bridge was repaired, the immortal said, "I still want to see if the bridge is stable." He stepped on it hard and flew away, leaving footprints on the bridge. People called the immortal " The fairy's feet were also said to make people smarter if they stepped on them. Later, the Japanese invaders burned down the bridge pavilion. Many years later during the Cultural Revolution, the rebels destroyed the stone lions and the wooden plaque in the center of the bridge.

I saw that the Qingbai River under the Zhuangyuan Bridge is very clear. It flows to the Xiangjiang River and allows us to swim. Now the Zhuangyuan Bridge has become a key protected cultural relic.

There must be many mysteries waiting for me to discover in Zhuangyuan Bridge. 5. An essay on the reflections of walking across the Zhuangyuan Bridge

A trip to the Zhuangyuan Bridge in Qiandao Lake

This year on May Day I went to Qiandao Lake, and the most thrilling thing about it was Cross the Zhuangyuan Bridge.

The bridge is built on the lake, very high from the lake. When I walked onto the Zhuangyuan Bridge, I couldn't help but shiver. There was a deep lake several feet above the ground. If I fell, I would definitely be shattered to pieces. Moreover, this bridge is not stable at all, and people walk on it wobbling.

I mustered up the courage and started to walk onto the Zhuangyuan Bridge. My mother followed behind and held my hand. Suddenly the bridge shook, as if it was going to push all the people on the bridge into the abyss. All of us on the bridge screamed "ah" almost at the same time, which made me break out in cold sweat. I secretly said He said to himself: "Don't you usually like to take risks?" This time the opportunity to show off has arrived. I grabbed the nylon rope on the handrail next to me and strode over again. Unexpectedly, I stepped back before taking three steps. It turned out that I was frightened by the abyss that could not be seen to the end. I wanted to close my eyes, but it was even worse. A gust of wind can scare me to the point of fainting.

In the end, I had no choice but to take one step and call three calls. It was not easy to reach the rest stop, but when I looked across the way, I saw that there was still a small half left. I asked my mother, "Are you still going?" My mother said, "We've already walked more than half way. It would be stupid to go back." Oh, I had no choice but to bravely walk over. When I reached the other side, my feet were weak. , pitiful! However, I am proud of myself for crossing the bridge bravely.

Hey! Although it is difficult to walk across the Zhuangyuan Bridge, it is said that people in ancient times could become the number one scholar by crossing the Zhuangyuan Bridge. yes! I thought: "As long as you work hard, an iron rod can be ground into a needle." This is the truth! 6. A 200-word essay about bridges

The charming Jiufeng Cable Bridge. On the Yanping Lake where lilies are fragrant and the scenery is beautiful, there is a majestic Jiufeng Cable Bridge in the sky. It extends the bustling The city is connected with the beautiful Jiufeng Mountain.

On a bright and starry night, I came to the Jiufeng Cable Bridge. At a glance, I saw the four large colorful characters "Jiufeng Cable Bridge" made of neon lights on the tall tower. , is constantly changing with brilliant colors. The tall tower is like a beautiful girl, with bright big eyes, attracting tourists to come and admire her graceful figure.

As night fell, the lights were on, and the entire cable bridge looked like a rainbow lying on waves and a dragon tumbling. It was very majestic. I boarded the cable bridge and stood on the observation deck. I saw countless arc-shaped cables dotted with flowers. The lanterns, like strings of flowing pearls, rolled in and were dizzying.

I looked down and saw an even more charming picture under the bridge - the colorful lights on the bridge and the colorful lights on the shore. The fiery trees and silver flowers are reflected on the lake, red like fire, yellow like gold, green like jade, and white like clouds. The stars and moon above are shining brightly, not to be outdone, and they also look at each other. The beautiful shadows are cast in the lake.

The moonlight, starlight, and lights set off each other. The light spots on the lake jump up and down, adding a dreamy color to the beautiful rope bridge, making people feel like they are in a wonderful fairy tale. In the world. There are crowds of people on the rope bridge, and there are no empty seats on the observation deck. People who have worked all day come here to let the breeze blow away their fatigue and let the charming night bring joy.

The Jiufeng Cable Bridge benefits the people. It welcomes tourists from all over the world with its magical charm. It is so beautiful, Jiufeng Cable Bridge!

May your majesty be the pride of your hometown. On your journey to the 21st century, you will add luster to the prosperous tourism industry in your hometown. Chapter 2: The Charming Floating Bridge My hometown is in Qianshan, where there is the historic Ehu Academy, the beautiful Fortress Mountain, and the vastness. Flat nine balconies.

However, I have a special liking for the pontoon bridge, which is located on the Xinjiang River in the north of my hometown.

It consists of more than thirty vermilion iron boats. They are connected side by side, covered with wooden boards, and fixed with thick iron chains on both sides. The water surface is sometimes wide and sometimes narrow, and the pontoon bridge can also be extended or shortened.

The pontoon bridge controls the river. It is divided in half and connects the residents on both sides. People on the other side of the river can come to the county town to buy food and daily necessities; people in the county town can also go to Fortress Mountain to visit.

On the pontoon bridge, it is swaying, like sitting in a cradle, and like swinging, and it also makes a "squeaking" sound, like a wonderful song playing from the pontoon bridge. Standing on the top of the fort, looking down at the pontoon bridge, the pontoon bridge has become. A narrow "belt" and the iron boats that support the "belt" seem to divide the bridge into sections. The whole bridge really looks like a big centipede! In the morning, the pontoon bridge woke up from a dream, and on the river. The thick fog seems to be covered with a layer of gauze, adding a hazy beauty to the pontoon bridge.

There are boats on the river, and there is a towering Fortress Mountain at the end of the bridge. There are mountains, water, bridges and boats. What a charming painting! Composition Under the sunset, the Xinjiang River was dyed orange, adding a bit of mystery to the floating bridge.

Half of the pontoon bridge was dyed red by the sunset, and the other half was blocked by the shadow of Fortress Mountain, showing a dark blue color. This is the spectacle of one bridge with two colors. It's snowing, and there is thick snow on the pontoon, as if it is covered with a white fluffy blanket.

Snow lies on both ends of the scarlet ship. The white sails on the rippling blue river are a charming sight.

Many tourists took photos on the bridge and were intoxicated by the scenery. Ah, I love the charming floating bridge, and I love my hometown even more! Chapter 3: The Charming Rainbow Bridge My home is in the westernmost part of the motherland. It is an ancient historical city, that is Kashgar. In Kashgar there are overpasses, Qili Bridge, Rainbow Bridge... Among them, my favorite bridge is the Caihong Bridge.

Looking at the bridge from a distance, the Rainbow Bridge looks like a small boat on the water. Looking closely at the bridge, you can see that it has four pillars and curved colorful tube characters on the bridge railings. This is where the name Rainbow Bridge comes from.

Standing in the middle of the bridge, you can see the fountain at night. The breeze blows. My home is in the westernmost part of the motherland. It is an ancient historical city, that is Kashgar. In Kashgar there are overpass, Qili Bridge, Rainbow Bridge... Among them, my favorite bridge is Caihong Bridge.

Rainbow Bridge is on the Tuman River. Caihong Bridge (also known as Xiaqian Bridge) was built in 2002. The sidewalk is about 35 meters long and 2 meters wide. The main bridge on the road is about 24 meters wide. It is about 8 meters high and is entirely made of reinforced concrete. Looking at the bridge from a distance, the Rainbow Bridge looks like a small boat on the water.

Looking closely at the bridge, it has four pillars and there are curved and colorful tube characters on the bridge railings. This is where the name Rainbow Bridge comes from. Standing in the middle of the bridge, you can see the fountain at night.

The breeze blows, so refreshing. It has many uses. During the day, there are old people walking, talking and laughing, and at night, there are children playing.

The Rainbow Bridge is the crystallization of the wisdom of the Kashgar people and the pride of the Kashgar people! So refreshing. Chapter 4: Charming Tianxing Bridge Tianxing Bridge has made great progress in my hometown.

It has beautiful scenery and fresh air. It is a beautiful and lovely place. The water in Tianxing Bridge is so clear that you can see the stones and fish in the water.

The water in Tianxing Bridge is so quiet, as quiet as a mirror, with the green mountains and white clouds reflecting in the water. The water in Tianxing Bridge is so green, dark green, turquoise, dark green, as green as if it has been dyed by the surrounding green trees and green grass.

Scattered wild flowers are scattered beside the river like stars, making the river particularly beautiful. The mountains of Tianxing Bridge are connected one after another. Each one has its own characteristics and posture: some are like girls in green holding flowers, some are like old men with beards, some are like pagodas, and some are like holding flowers. Peach's Monkey... What a beautiful picture this is, what a beautiful poem! Tianxing Bridge has many entertainment facilities: tire bridge, swings, billiards, table tennis... tourists are enjoying themselves.

When you are tired from playing, you can rest in the pavilion and attic. Everyone had a big smile on their face.

Ah! Charming Tianxing Bridge, you are the "fairyland on earth", you are the "people's paradise", I love you, you are a bright pearl in everyone's heart. 7. A 200-word essay on Waibaidu Bridge

The Waibaidu Bridge, erected at the confluence of Suzhou River and Huangpu River in Shanghai, is the largest iron bridge in Shanghai. Judging from the English bridge name "Garden Bridge" on the bronze plaque commemorating the completion of the bridge, it should be called "Park Bridge", but why is it called Waibaidu Bridge? There is also a story in this.

More than 150 years ago, there was almost no bridge over the Suzhou River, and people had to rely on ferry boats to cross it. The earliest ferry on the Suzhou River was located at the current location of Zhapu Road. Because it was the first ferry, it was commonly known as the "Tou Ferry". The ferries established thereafter were called "Second Ferry" and "Third Ferry" to the west of Toufuary, while those to the east of Touferry were called "Waifudu". In the mid-19th century, after the establishment of British and American concessions on the north and south sides of the Suzhou River, the number of people and vehicles ferrying across the river increased every day, making communication between the two sides very inconvenient. The original ferry ports were far from meeting the needs of the colonial authorities in the concession, so an Englishman named Wells came forward to organize the "Suzhou River Bridge Construction Company" and spent about 12,000 yuan to build a bridge outside the concession in 1856. A huge wooden bridge was built over the ferry.

This 12,000 yuan was divided into 125 shares and was in the hands of 12 shareholders headed by Wells. Therefore, the name of the bridge was called Wells Bridge at that time. Later, due to the location of the bridge outside the ferry, Shanghainese people habitually called it the "wai ferry bridge". The bridge deck of the Waifu Bridge is about 23 feet wide and 450 feet long. When a large ship passes by, a trapdoor can be lifted high in the middle of the bridge. The traffic on the bridge is suspended, and it returns to the bridge deck after the ship passes. It is a unique ingenuity. Wells actually made a fortune by taking advantage of the Outer Ferry Bridge. He claimed that the Shanghai Highway Authority granted him a 25-year patent on the bridge, and that anyone crossing the bridge would have to pay two cents, double for cars and sedans. Later, people discovered that this "bridge tax" was collected exclusively from Chinese people, but foreigners were often exempted from paying it. They all became indignant and protested and demanded the cancellation of the bridge tax, otherwise they would rather reinstate the ferry boat. In 1871, Wells began to build an iron bridge to change the situation where the Waifuo Bridge had been neglected due to the Shanghai residents' resistance to taxes. Later, due to shoddy workmanship, the accident caused part of the bridge pillars and the bridge body to collapse into the Suzhou River. Seeing that the Shanghai people's opposition to the collection of bridge tax was getting louder, the Ministry of Industry and Industry Bureau finally built a wooden bridge about 100 meters long and 12 meters wide about dozens of meters west of Waifudu Bridge in August 1873, named it " "Park Bridge" echoes the nearby Bund Park. The Park Bridge was officially opened to traffic in mid-September of that year. People no longer had to pay to cross the bridge, so everyone called it "Waibaidu Bridge" ("Bai" means no payment). In October of the same year, Wells sold the Waifuo Bridge to the Ministry of Industry at a discount, and it was demolished soon after.

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Changde Yuanshui Bridge is located at the intersection of National Highway 207 and National Highway 319 in Changde City. It spans the Yuanshui River. The bridge connects Guizhou and Yunnan in the west and reaches in the north. Hubei and Shaanxi.

The bridge type is a prestressed reinforced concrete box-shaped continuous girder bridge with a maximum of 54 holes. The total length is 1408 meters.

The 5-hole main span is a prestressed continuous beam, and the approach bridges on both sides are equipped with 7-hole and 4-hole 25-meter prestressed concrete simply supported T-beams respectively. On the north bank, there are 38-hole 16-meter and 13-meter approach bridges outside the T-beam. They adopt pre-tensioned prestressed concrete simply-supported hollow versions. The lower structure is a double-column pier. The highest navigable water level is 39.8 meters, and the clearance under the bridge is 8 meters; Surface width: (15 2*2 meters) net width 19 meters; design load: steam - level 20, trailer - level 100, crowd 350 kg/square meter plan; earthquake design intensity: 7 degrees; navigation standard: level 4 channel; bridge The longitudinal slope of the main bridge is 1.8, and the approach bridge is 1.4; the northern approach of the bridge head is 6.08 kilometers long, and the southern approach is 7.27 kilometers long, both of which are not lower than the technical standards of secondary highways.

In order to match the urban landscape, at the Changde urban flood control embankment on the north bank, the bridge deck was widened by 54 meters, including a 21-meter carriageway. Platforms 16.5 meters wide and 31.3 meters long were set up on both sides. There are 2 sculptures on the platform. respect. The four main pier foundations located in the main river canal are constructed with double-layer steel cofferdam caissons with a diameter of 16 meters and a height of 18 meters.

The foundations of Pier No. 1 and Pier 2 are circular enlarged foundations with a diameter of 13.2 meters, and the base is embedded in the rock layer for 1.2-2 meters. 3 is a circular enlarged foundation with a diameter of 13.2 meters, and the base is embedded in the rock layer for 1.2-meters.

The foundations of Pier No. 3 and Pier 4 are high pile caps. They are both made of 7 piles with diameters of 2.4 meters and 2.5 meters respectively. The embedded rock layers are 15 meters and 11 meters respectively. The circular diameter of the cap platform is The total budget for the bridge is 39.777 million yuan, of which the Ministry of Transport invests 12 million yuan, the provincial finance allocates 10 million yuan, and the remainder is provincial highway maintenance fees. The entire project required 1.3 million man-days, 6,878 tons of steel bars, 20,330 tons of cement, 3,274 cubic meters of wood, and 480 tons of asphalt.

10. A 200-word essay on Waibaidu Bridge

The Waibaidu Bridge, erected at the confluence of Suzhou River and Huangpu River in Shanghai, is the largest iron bridge in Shanghai. Judging from the English name "Garden Bridge" on the bronze plaque commemorating the completion of the bridge, it should be called "Park Bridge". But why is it called Waibaidu Bridge? There is also a story in this.

More than 150 years ago, there was almost no bridge over the Suzhou River, and people relied on ferries to cross the river. The earliest ferry on the Suzhou River was located at the current location of Zhapu Road. Because it was the first ferry, it was commonly known as the "Tou Ferry". The ferries established thereafter were called "Second Ferry" and "Third Ferry" to the west of Toufuary, while those to the east of Touferry were called "Waifuary". In the mid-19th century, after the establishment of British and American concessions on the north and south sides of the Suzhou River, the number of people and vehicles ferrying across the river increased every day, making communication between the two sides very inconvenient. The original ferry ports were far from meeting the needs of the colonial authorities in the concession, so an Englishman named Wells came forward to organize the "Suzhou River Bridge Construction Company" and spent about 12,000 yuan to build a bridge outside the concession in 1856. A huge wooden bridge was built over the ferry. This 12,000 yuan was divided into 125 shares and was in the hands of 12 shareholders headed by Wells. Therefore, the name of the bridge was called Wells Bridge at that time. Later, due to the location of the bridge outside the ferry, Shanghainese people habitually called it the "wai ferry bridge". The bridge deck of the Waifu Bridge is about 23 feet wide and 450 feet long. When a large ship passes by, a trapdoor can be lifted high in the middle of the bridge. The traffic on the bridge is suspended, and it returns to the bridge deck after the ship passes. It is a unique ingenuity. Wells actually made a fortune by taking advantage of the Outer Ferry Bridge. He claimed that the Shanghai Highway Authority granted him a 25-year patent on the bridge, and that anyone crossing the bridge would have to pay two cents, double for cars and sedans. Later, people discovered that this "bridge tax" was collected exclusively from Chinese people, but foreigners were often exempted from paying it. They all became indignant and protested and demanded the cancellation of the bridge tax, otherwise they would rather reinstate the ferry boat. In 1871, Wells began to build an iron bridge to change the situation where the Waifuo Bridge had been neglected due to the Shanghai residents' resistance to taxes. Later, due to shoddy workmanship, the accident caused part of the bridge pillars and the bridge body to collapse into the Suzhou River. Seeing that the Shanghai people's opposition to the collection of bridge tax was getting louder, the Ministry of Industry and Industry Bureau finally built a wooden bridge about 100 meters long and 12 meters wide about dozens of meters west of Waifudu Bridge in August 1873, named it " "Park Bridge" echoes the nearby Bund Park. The Park Bridge was officially opened to traffic in mid-September of that year. People no longer had to pay to cross the bridge, so everyone called it "Waibaidu Bridge" ("Bai" means no payment). In October of the same year, Wells sold the Waifuo Bridge to the Ministry of Industry at a discount, and it was demolished soon after.