Chulachomklao Bridge
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]
Chulachomklao bridge สะพานจุลจอมเกล้า | |
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.jpg) View from road bridge | |
| Coordinates | 9°06′46″N 99°13′25″E |
| Carries | Railway track, pedestrians and disused road |
| Crosses | Tapi River |
| Locale | Surat Thani, southern Thailand |
| Official name | Chulachomklao bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | 3-span through-truss |
| History | |
| Opened | 1916 |
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The bridge is located 1.3 km from Surat Thani Railway Station.[2] The bridge has 3 spans, all of through-truss design.
References
External links
- Photos of the bridge (2008) (in Thai)
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