The 1980s can be quite rightly called the preparatory phase for the building of large bridges in China, with Li as its founding father. Li Guohao participated in several famous bridge designs and constructions such as Chengdu-Kunming Railway Bridge and Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge.
The 1980s can be regarded as an incubation period for large-scale bridge construction in China, with Li at its helm. Li Guohao's involvement in notable bridge projects such as the Chengdu-Kunming Railway Bridge and Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge underscores his significance.