Shijian Jigu Bridge

Shijian Jigu Bridge

Shijian Jigu Bridge is a cultural relic protection site of Fu'an City.

Shijian Jigu Bridge is located in Shijian Village, Kangcuo Township, Fu'an City. Dating back to the 56th year of the Qianlong reign (1791), it is classified as an ancient architectural structure.

Originally built during the Chongzhen era of the Ming Dynasty, it was constructed in the 46th year of the Kangxi reign (1701) during the Qing Dynasty, rebuilt in the 56th year of the Qianlong reign (1791), and renovated again in the 10th year of the Tongzhi reign (1871). Spanning the Muyang Stream, it is a single-span wooden arch covered bridge oriented east–west, measuring 18.3 meters in length, 4.4 meters in width, and covering an area of 121.2 square meters. The covered corridor consists of 15 bays, with a depth of 4 columns and a post-and-lintel frame structure, featuring an overhanging gable roof, with additional awnings at both the northern and southern ends. The bridge deck is paved with wooden planks, with railings on both sides and additional boards under the eaves. It is currently the oldest dated wooden arch covered bridge preserved in Fu'an, holding significant value for the study of the city’s wooden arch bridge craftsmanship. In 2004, it was designated as one of the first batch of cultural relic sites in Fu'an City by the Fu'an Municipal Bureau of Culture and Sports.

On February 20, 2013, the Fu'an Municipal People's Government announced it as part of the fifth batch of municipal-level cultural relic protection units.

Protected area: An extension of 15 meters around the bridge.

Further reading:

· Fifth Batch of Municipal-Level Cultural Relic Protection Units in Fu'an City