Messina Type Deck
 Messina Bridge Deck cross section | |
| Manufacturer | Stretto di Messina S.p.A. |
|---|---|
| Type | Bridge deck |
| Release date | 1992 (designed) |
The Messina Type Deck (also known as Messina Style Bridge),[1] it is a suspension bridge deck designed by the Welsh engineer Bill Brown in 1992,[2] of the so-called third generation wing box type, with three separate boxes (two for road and one for the railway).[3][4][5]
Description
[edit | edit source]The final approval of the Strait of Messina Bridge project was made on 6 August 2025.[6]
Third-Generation Suspension Bridges
[edit | edit source]The third-Generation Suspension Bridges is a series of newly developed bridges[7] inaugurated with the suspension bridge project over the Strait of Messina.[1]
The deck section is composed of multiple airfoil-shaped boxes, separated by transparent surfaces and equipped with appropriate aerodynamic features.[2]
Not only does it offer wind resistance, but it is also intrinsically stable against aerodynamic instability.[2]
Bridges built with the Messina Type Deck
[edit | edit source]Even before being built for the bridge for which it was designed, the Messina Type Deck has been used in various bridges around the world.[1]
| Bridge | Year | Country | Main span | Bridge Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xihoumen Bridge | 2009 |  China |
1650 m | Suspension bridge |
| Stonecutters Bridge | 2009 |  Hong Kong |
1018 m | Cable stayed bridge |
| Yi Sun-sin Bridge | 2012 |  South Korea |
1545 m | Suspension bridge |
| San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge (eastern span) | 2013 |  United States |
385 m | Self-anchored suspension bridge |
| 1915 Çanakkale Bridge | 2022 |  Turkey |
2023 m | Suspension bridge |
| Xihoumen Railroad Bridge | 2026 | China |
1448 m | Suspension bridge |
See also
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