Godavari Bridge - Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh
Description
The Godavari Bridge is a truss bridge over the river Godavari at Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh state of India. Godavari Bridge is also known as Kovvur-Rajahmundry Bridge is the Asia's second longest road-cum-rail bridge above the water. This 2.7 kilometers long bridge is the landmark of Rajahmundry and the second out of total three bridges over the Godavari river at Rajahmundry
Salient Features
Date of starting: 1970, Open to traffic: 1974
Type: Rail cum Road Bridge (laid in 6 degree curve), Erection only
Length: 2.7 km
Span: 27x90m+6x45m
Steel Work: 16300 mt.
Challenges during construction: Cantilever erection for curved span
