title: Jiaxian Bridge
text: # Jiaxian Bridge
  
  The Jiaxian Bridge (traditional Chinese: 甲仙大橋; simplified Chinese: 甲仙大桥; pinyin: Jiǎxiān Dàqiáo) is an arch bridge in Jiaxian District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It crosses the Qishan River.
  
  ## History
  
  In August 2009, the original bridge was torn down by Typhoon Morakot. Soon afterwards, the bridge was reconstructed and was officially opened in June 2010 in a ceremony attended by President Ma Ying-jeou and Kaohsiung County Magistrate Yang Chiu-hsing.
  
  ## Architecture
  
  The bridge is an arch bridge with a sculpture of taro located at the bridgehead. It is painted with light purple color. It spans over a length of 300 meters and a width of 21 meters. It was constructed with a cost of NT$560 million.
  
  ## Transportation
  
  The bridge is part of Southern Cross-Island Highway.
  
  