Old Naini Bridge
Old Naini Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 25°25′26″N 81°51′01″E / 25.42389°N 81.85028°ECoordinates: 25°25′26″N 81°51′01″E / 25.42389°N 81.85028°E |
Carries | 4 lanes |
Locale | Prayagraj, India |
Characteristics | |
Design | double-decked truss bridge |
Material | Steel |
Total length | 1,006 metres (3,301 ft) |
History | |
Construction end | 1865 |
Location | |
The Old Naini Bridge is one of the longest and oldest bridges in India, located in Prayagraj. It is a double-decked steel truss bridge which runs across the Yamuna river in the southern part of the city. The bridge runs north-south across the Yamuna river connecting the city of Prayagraj to the neighbouring area of Naini. Its upper deck has a two lane railway line which connects Naini Junction railway station to Allahabad Junction railway station, while the lower deck has successfully been facilitating roadway services since 1927.[1][2]
See also[]
- List of tourist attractions in Allahabad
- List of longest bridges above water in India
- List of bridges in India
- List of bridges
- New Yamuna Bridge, Allahabad
- List of road–rail bridges
References[]
Categories:
- Buildings and structures in Allahabad
- Bridges completed in 1865
- Truss bridges
- Railway bridges in Uttar Pradesh
- Transport in Allahabad
- Bridges over Yamuna River
- History of rail transport in Uttar Pradesh