Banpo Bridge
girder bridge
The Banpo Bridge (Korean: 반포대교) is a major bridge for vehicular traffic over the Han River in central Seoul, South Korea. It is a double-decked bridge, and is above the pedestrian Jamsu Bridge.
The bridge is a popular tourist attraction, and is known for its daily Moonlight Rainbow Fountain and light shows between April and October. As of 2026, the bridge holds the Guinness World Record for longest fountain bridge in the world. It is centrally located in Seoul, and accessible via public transportation.
Description
The bridge is situated over the Han River, and connects Seobinggo-dong in Yongsan District with Banpo-dong in Seocho District. It is 25 m (82 ft) wide and 1,495 m (4,905 ft) long.
The bridge is intended for vehicular traffic. It is the first double deck bridge built in South Korea. It is also a major landmark of the city and attracts both locals and tourists.
This brief starts where responsible research should: with the source description of “Banpo Bridge” as girder bridge. Everything that follows is an evidence route, not borrowed authority.
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Maps, plans, fabric surveys and administrative records can establish how the site’s name, extent and function changed over time. The source revision retrieved here is dated Sep 13, 2026. The linked authority identifier is Q255506. Authority coordinates are 37.516, 126.996. 2 of 2 selected statements include explicit references; 0 carry qualifiers and 0 use preferred rank. The first chronological checks are 2026.
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