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
View from road bridge
Coordinates9°06′46″N 99°13′25″E
CarriesRailway track, pedestrians and disused road
CrossesTapi River
LocaleSurat Thani, southern Thailand
Official nameChulachomklao bridge
Characteristics
Design3-span through-truss
History
Opened1916
Location

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

References

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