Krungthep Bridge

Krungthep Bridge

สะพานกรุงเทพ
Krungthep Bridge in 2017, shown here opening for mine countermeasures support ship HTMS Thalang
Coordinates13°42′04″N 100°29′30″E / 13.70107°N 100.49166°E / 13.70107; 100.49166
CarriesFour lanes of roadway, pedestrians
CrossesChao Phraya River
LocaleBangkok, Thailand
Characteristics
DesignBascule bridge, Truss bridge
Total length626.25 m
Longest span64 m
Clearance above7.5 m
History
Construction start31 August 1954
Construction end24 March 1959
Opened25 June 1959
Location
Map

The Krungthep Bridge (Thai: สะพานกรุงเทพ, RTGS: Saphan Krung Thep, pronounced [sā.pʰāːn krūŋ tʰêːp]) is a bascule bridge (drawbridge) spanning the Chao Phraya river in Bangkok, Thailand. It was the third bridge to be built across the Chao Phraya river. It was constructed by Fuji Car Manufacturing Co., Ltd, with a budget of 31,912,500 baht.

Heavy congestion on the bridge led to the construction of the 6-lane Rama III Bridge nearby.

References

  • "Krungthep Bridge". Bureau of Maintenance and Traffic Safety, Ministry of Transport, Thailand. Archived from the original on May 28, 2008. Retrieved 2007-11-27.

13°42′4″N 100°29′30″E / 13.70111°N 100.49167°E / 13.70111; 100.49167


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