Famous Bridges Of India


Krati Purwar
03-08-2022, 14:52 IST
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Pamban Bridge

    Pamban Bridge is a railway bridge connecting Mandapam with Pamban Island and Rameswaram. It spans over 2km and was the first sea bridge in the country.

Howrah Bridge

    Built over the Hooghly River in West Bengal, Howrah Bridge links Kolkata and Howrah. It featured in various movies like Do Bigha Zamin, Amar Prem & Love Aaj Kal.

Bandra Worli Sea Link

    Stretching over 5km, the Bandra-Worli Sea Link connects Worli in South Mumbai and the Western Suburbs of Mumbai. It is a cable-stayed eight-lane wide bridge.

Mahatma Gandhi Setu

    Built over the Ganga river in Bihar, the Mahatma Gandhi Setu is the third-longest bridge in India. It was inaugurated in 1982 by then prime minister Indira Gandhi.

Bogibeel Bridge

    The famous road and rail bridge in Assam is built over the Brahmaputra River and connects Dibrugarh and Dhemaji districts. It measures around 4.94km.

Kolia Bhomora Bridge

    Kolia Bhomora Setu is a pre-stressed concrete road bridge in Assam. It connects Kaliabor in the Nagaon district and Tezpur in the Sonitpur district. It is about 3.01km.

Godavari Arch Bridge

    The Godavari Arch bridge spans over the Godavari River. It is situated in Rajahmundry. It is among the longest pre-stressed concrete bridges in Asia.

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