Arrah–Chhapra Bridge
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Arrah–Chhapra Bridge (or Veer Kunwar Singh Setu)[4] is the longest multi-span extradosed bridge in the world with a main bridge length of 1,920 m (6,300 ft).[5] The bridge crosses over the Ganges River in India, connecting Arrah in Bhojpur district to Chhapra in Saran district of Bihar state.[6][7] The bridge provides a roadway link between the northern and southern parts of Bihar. [8] The bridge opened for public use on 11 June 2017.[9]
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Arrah–Chhapra Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 25°43′41″N 84°48′52″E |
Carries | 4-lane |
Crosses | Ganges |
Locale | Arrah and Chhapra in Bihar, India |
Other name(s) | Veer Kunwar Singh Setu |
Maintained by | Bihar Rajya Pul Nirman Nigam Limited (BRPNNL)[1] |
Characteristics | |
Design | Extradosed bridge |
Material | Concrete |
Total length | 4,350 m (14,270 ft) |
Width | 20.5 m (67 ft) |
Longest span | 120 m (390 ft) |
No. of spans | 16 |
History | |
Designer | McElhanney Limited |
Constructed by | SP Singla Constructions Private Limited[2] |
Construction start | July 2010 |
Construction cost | Rs 800 crores |
Inaugurated | 11 June 2017[3] |
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As of April 2021, it is the 9th longest bridge above water in India. The second longest extradosed bridge is Kiso-gawa bridge in Japan which is 275 m long.[citation needed]