Chulachomklao Bridge

Bridge in Surat Thani, southern Thailand
9°06′46″N 99°13′25″E / 9.1129°N 99.2236°E / 9.1129; 99.2236CarriesRailway track, pedestrians and disused roadCrossesTapi RiverLocaleSurat Thani, southern ThailandOfficial nameChulachomklao bridgeCharacteristicsDesign3-span through-trussHistoryOpened1916LocationMap

Chulachomklao bridge (Thai: สะพานจุลจอมเกล้า) is a railway bridge over the Tapi River in Tambon Tha Kham, Amphoe Phunphin, Surat Thani Province in southern 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.

Location

The Chulachomklao bridge is live Surat Thani, Thailand.

References

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

External links

  • Photos of the bridge (2008) (in Thai)

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


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