Deba Bridge

　　   Deba Bridge belongs to the passenger line of the Shuipi Railway. The Shuipi Railway is located within the territory of Liupanshui City, extending north from Liupanshui Station on the Guiyang-Kunming Railway and south connecting to Baiguo Station on the Panxi Branch Line. The mainline is 118 kilometers long. Deba Bridge is situated in the Dewu area, northwest of downtown Liupanshui. It is a large-scale railway bridge structure, stretching 1,367.59 meters in total length with a span of 1,128 meters. The entire bridge features a horizontal truss beam structure, supported by 43 piers. The bridge runs from north to south, spanning between two east-west mountain ranges in the north and south of Liupanshui City. To the south, it connects to Caojiawan Station on the Neijiang-Kunming Railway, and to the north, it links with the Guiyang-Kunming Line. The total investment in the bridge was 16 million yuan. Construction began in 1998 and took four years, with completion in 2002. The completion of Deba Bridge not only connected the two major railway lines in Liupanshui — north and south — forming a cross-shaped railway network and establishing Liupanshui as an important transportation hub in western Guizhou, but also showcased human ingenuity through its majestic and towering presence, demonstrating the hard work of the people of Liupanshui.

　　   Up close, Deba Bridge is majestic and towering. Thick, sturdy piers rise from the ground like giant columns, reaching toward the sky in neat arcs that firmly support the massive structure. From a distance, the bridge appears serene and tranquil, lying like a giant dragon nestled among the lofty mountains. Standing beneath the bridge and looking up, its grand and imposing aura makes one feel small; standing atop the bridge feels like lying in the embrace of the mountains. As a gentle mountain breeze blows and mist slowly rises into the sky, one’s heart suddenly feels open and expansive. Gazing into the distance, the entire Dewu area comes into view, inspiring reflections on the rapid development of society and the swift passage of time.

　　   The bridge rests quietly within the embrace of the mountains, offering silent blessings, welcoming every speeding train and seeing off every passing traveler. Every day, the bridge tells the same story in its silent language — the story of the people of Liupanshui building their hometown and forging brilliance.