Chulachomklao Bridge

Chulachomklao bridge

View from road bridge
Carries Railway track, pedestrians and disused road
Crosses Tapi River
Locale Surat Thani, Thailand
Official name Chulachomklao bridge
Characteristics
Design 3-span through-truss
History
Opened 1916

Chulachomklao bridge (Thai: สะพานจุลจอมเกล้า) is a railway bridge over the Tapi River in Surat Thani, in Thailand. It was officially opened in 1916. The bridge was severely damaged during World War II, was repaired 1952-1953 and officially reopened in 1953.[1]

The bridge is located 1.3 km from Surat Thani Railway Station.[2] The bridge has 3 spans, all of through-truss design.

References

  1. ↑ http://www3.suratthani.go.th/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=34&Itemid=78
  2. ↑ http://portal.rotfaithai.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=80810#80810

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Coordinates: 9°06′46″N 99°13′25″E / 9.1129°N 99.2236°E / 9.1129; 99.2236

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