Historic bridges, as remarkable feats of engineering and cultural treasures, have played multifaceted and irreplaceable roles throughout history, and have been deeply ingrained in the collective memory of societies. However, these precious historic bridges are now under various threats, such as natural weathering, structural degradation due to age, and the impact of modern development. Therefore, protecting historic bridges is of utmost significance. It is not merely about safeguarding physical structures; but about protecting our shared heritage, maintaining cultural continuity, and maintaining tangible links to our past for future generations.

In light of this, the 2025 International Conference on Historic Bridges (ICHB’25) will be held from Sept. 19th to 21st, 2025 in Quanzhou, Fujian, China, organized by Ancient Bridge Research and Protection Committee in the Beijing Mao Yisheng Science and Education Foundation, Fujian University of Technology, Quanzhou Transportation Development Group Co., Ltd., and Quanzhou Normal University.

ICHB’25 will bring together academics, experts, scholars, engineers, conservationists, and enthusiasts from around the world. By sharing the latest research findings, innovative conservation techniques, and successful case studies, we strive to develop more effective strategies for the conservation of historic bridges. Through in-depth discussions and exchanges, we hope to raise global awareness of the value of historic bridges and strengthen international cooperation in this field, ensuring that these historical gems can continue to grace our landscapes and enrich our lives for centuries to come.

Scientific-Program Topics
The main topics of the conference include:
Investigation of Historic Bridges
Heritage Values of Historic Bridges
Conservation of Historic Bridges
Modern Technology Application in Research of Historic Bridges
Repairs and Strengthening of Historic Bridges

Organizers
Ancient Bridge Research and Protection Committee in the Beijing Mao Yisheng Science and Education Foundation, China
Fujian University of Technology, China
Quanzhou Transportation Development Group Co., Ltd., China
Quanzhou Normal University, China
University of Cagliari, Italy
Executive Organizers
Fujian Ancient Bridge Research Center, China
School of Civil Engineering, Fujian University of Technology, China
College of Architecture and Planning, Fujian University of Technology, China
Fujian First Highway Engineering Group Co., Ltd., China
School of Civil Engineering, Fuzhou University, China
School of Civil Engineering, Putian University, China
Quanzhou Institute of Cultural Heritage, China

Co-organizers
Journal of Highway and Transportation Research and Development Co., Ltd., China
Quanzhou University of Information Engineering, China
Longyan University, China
Fujian Highway Society, China
Pingnan County Corridor Bridge Association, Fujian, China
Important Dates
August 31, 2025, Deadline for submitting full papers
Sept. 19th to 21st, 2025, Conference

Scientific Committee
Chairmen: Zhengqing Chen, Jielian Zheng, Yulin Mao, Khaled Sennah
Vice-Chairmen: Maorun Feng, Xuhui He, Baochun Chen
Members: Yingchun Cai, Changping Chen, Shujie Chen, Xiaopeng Chen, Guoqiang Cheng, Yingxin Hu, Wenjin Huang, Chiyu Jiao, Haiquan Jing, Mingxin Lai, Zhe Li, Hanhe Liu, Peiheng Long, Senqiang Lu, Yefeng Luo, Zheng Luo, Fengyan Ma, Qingwen Ma, Shozo Nakamura, Longwen Pan, Arun Paudel, Valentina Pintus, Emanuele Reccia, Xiumei Shen, Suling Sheng, Guanyun Shi, Krishna Shrestha, Danhui Wang, Jian Wang, Jinfeng Wang, Ruiying Wang, Xin Wang, Xueping Wang, Shulin Xia, Yiqiang Xiang, Kaizhong Xie, Yuan Xing, Weiwei Xu, Bo Yan, Yongqiang Yan, Changming Yang, Yan Yang, Lei Zhang, Peng Zhang, Yang Zhao, Yuanxun Zheng, Zhihui Zheng, Zhenyu Zhong, Zlatko Savor

Organization Committee
Chairmen: Xuhui He, Jiangang Wei, Dongqing Hong, Changping Chen
Vice-Chairmen: Chen Wu, Yiyu Chen, Hui Song
Secretary-General: Chiyu Jiao
Deputy Secretary-General: Xiaoxue An
Members: Fang Guo, Gefu Hu, Fangmei Huang, Haiquan Jing, Xuyang Li, Senqiang Lu, Shenglan Ma, Xiumei Shen, Danhui Wang, Fangyong Wang, Mingyu Wang, Xueping Wang, Libin Wu, Yan Yang, Jiaqing Zheng, Zhihui Zheng

Call for Paper
Those who are interested in historic bridges are invited to submit full papers in Word format by August 31, 2025, to the Secretariat of the Conference: 3848234247@qq.com.

All accepted papers will be printed (non-formal publication) in the proceedings for academic exchange. Some selected papers will be published in the Journal of Highway and Transportation Research and Development (HTRD, ISSN2095-6215).

Conference Program

Conference Venue and Accommodation

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About Quanzhou
Quanzhou, in the southeast of Fujian, has 4 districts, 3 cities, 5 counties, covering 11,015 km² with 8.91 million residents. It was a historic Maritime Silk Road hub, rich in cultural heritages.
After thousands of years, Quanzhou still retains 151 ancient bridges. Among them, the Luoyang Bridge, Anping Bridge, and Shunji Bridge ruins hold important positions in the history of world bridges and Quanzhou's development, and have become important components of the World Cultural Heritage "Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China".
Individual Registration Form

Note: Please send this registration form to the conference organizer via E-mail or mail before June 30, 2025.

Contact Person: Huang Fangmei, E-mail: 3848234247@qq.com, Phone: 18359130163

Address: School of Civil Engineering, Fujian University of Technology, No. 69 Xuefu South Road, Shangjie Town, Minhou County, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province

Postal Code: 350118