Elliott Bridge, Sirajganj
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Elliott Bridge (locally known as Boropool) is an old bridge over the Boral River in Sirajganj, north-western Bangladesh. The pillarless bridge is named after the Lieutenant Governor named Charles Alfred Elliott. It cost 45 thousand takas to make it. It is one of the major attractions of Sirajganj city.[2]
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Coordinates | 24°27′38.1″N 89°42′30″E |
Crosses | Boral (Katakhali) River |
Locale | Sirajganj |
Other name(s) | Boropool |
Maintained by | Sirajganj Municipality |
Characteristics | |
Design | Arch bridge |
Material | Steel and Concrete |
Total length | 180 ft |
Width | 16 ft |
Height | 30 ft |
No. of spans | 1 |
History | |
Architect | Stuart Hartland |
Constructed by | Hartland Company |
Construction start | 1892 |
Construction end | 1895[1] |
Construction cost | Tk 45,000 |
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