Starry Bridge Introduction
The Starlight Bridge spans the Keelung River, stretching 270 meters, located 800 meters downstream from the Chang'an Bridge in Xizhi. It is the first scenic bridge to cross the Keelung River, closely connected to Wudu Railway Station. The bridge is exclusively for pedestrians and bicycles, featuring a "single-leaning tower cable-stayed bridge" structure. The 75-meter tall tower has a slanted design that changes colors every 2 seconds. The main pillar resembles a giant microphone pointing skyward, and both the white tower and bridge body are equipped with dot lights that create a dazzling starry effect at night, giving the bridge its name. The asymmetrical steel cables that lean to both sides are a significant characteristic of the Starlight Bridge. The S-shaped bridge deck is creatively designed, departing from the conventional "rectangular pattern" of typical bridges. The slanted tower and bridge body, adorned with dot lights, symbolize the brilliant stars, representing the boundless hope for the future development of the Xizhi area. The S-shaped bridge deck provides a spacious resting and walking area, where the Keelung River appears clear and calm under the sunlight. The white clouds, the bridge's reflection on the water, the Zhongshan Elevated Highway passing through the northern end of the bridge, and even the leisurely egrets by the shallow grass on the riverside all create unique scenery. On both sides of the Starlight Bridge, there are picturesque riverside bicycle paths and lush green grassy slopes. The nearby Jiangchang Pumping Station has also transformed into a bicycle rest station and an environmental education exhibition area. It not only includes a section for inflating and repairing bicycles but will also periodically host various cultural and artistic exhibitions in the environmental education area. This breaks the past function of the pumping station, which was merely for flood prevention and disaster relief, and demonstrates a forward-thinking approach, allowing water infrastructure to provide more diverse services to the community.
