This is How You Build a Bridge in China: Meet The 580 Monster Machine

Updated 11.29.15, 2:41 PM EST by Jolene Creighton

This massive beast is called the SLJ900/32. It was created by Beijing Wowjoint Machinery Co. and works by extending itself beyond previously installed segments to the next support. Then, it lowers the next bridge segment into place.

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