Napier Bridge
Bridge in Tamil Nadu, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Napier Bridge is a bridge in Chennai, India, built over the Coovum River, connecting Fort St. George with the Marina beach. It is also one of the historic structures and landmark of the city.
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Napier Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 13.0688°N 80.2845°E / 13.0688; 80.2845 |
Carries | 6 lanes of traffic and pedestrians |
Crosses | Cooum river |
Locale | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Characteristics | |
Material | Concrete |
Longest span | 138 m (452.8 ft) |
History | |
Construction start | 1869; 155 years ago (1869) 1999; 25 years ago (1999) (appended) |
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