The International Bridge Conference (IBC) recently announced the winners of its 2025 bridge awards. CCCC's Huangmaohai Cross-Sea Passage won the George Richardson Medal, while the Shuangbao Bridge on Chongqing-Hunan Expressway received the Gustav Lindenthal Medal.

Established in 1988, the IBC Awards are the most prestigious accolades in the bridge engineering field, often referred to as the "Nobel Prize" of the bridge industry. The awards are divided into six categories, with the George Richardson Medal being the oldest and most influential, recognizing outstanding achievements in design, construction, research, and education. The Gustav Lindenthal Medal focuses on technical innovation, material breakthroughs, aesthetic value, environmental sustainability, and social impact.

This bridge exemplifies the perfect fusion of strength and beauty, becoming one of the iconic landmarks of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The project achieved innovations in multi-tower cable-stayed bridge structures, wind vibration control, industrialized construction, smart construction, and green building practices, contributing to the advancement of the industry.

The bridge is a steel-concrete arch structure that showcases the artistic beauty of modern bridge design. Several innovative solutions were implemented during the construction, addressing key technical challenges in building arch bridges across mountainous regions.