Mind-blowing footage shows the moment a 5,000 foot bridge was reduced to rubble in a matter of seconds during a controlled explosion in east China.

The 23 year-old multi-lane Ji’an Ganjiang bridge which spanned across the Gan river in the Jiangxi province was blown up Friday in spectacular fashion to make way for a new structure.

Video shows the bridge dissipate into the water within seconds of a loud bang, leaving behind a massive cloud of smoke and debris.

Watch: An old bridge in unsafe condition is demolished in just seconds in Ji'an, E China's Jiangxi province, on Friday. A new bridge is set to be built and will open to traffic in June 2021. pic.twitter.com/6Bc9cu9SER — People's Daily,China (@PDChina) September 29, 2018

The bridge was sealed off and rigged with several tonnes of explosives before the detonation button was pressed just after 10 am.

The Ji’an Ganjiang Bridge opened to traffic in December 1995, however due to a growing population it was no longer considered adequate to meet the needs of residents. A new bridge is set to open in June 2021.

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