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Saraighat Bridge
Road and rail bridge in Assam, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Saraighat Bridge is a rail-cum-road bridge over Brahmaputra River in Assam, India and is the first of its kind bridge over the river in the state. The length of the bridge is 1492 meters (4895 feet) and the road on the bridge is 7.3 meters (24 feet) wide.[1][2]
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Saraighat Bridge | |
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![]() Old Saraighat bridge on right | |
Coordinates | 26°10′32″N 91°40′20″E |
Locale | Guwahati, Assam, India |
Characteristics | |
Material | Steel, Concrete |
Total length | 1492 meters (4895 feet) |
Width | 7.3 meters (24 feet) |
History | |
Construction cost | ₹ 10.6 crores |
Inaugurated | 1962 |
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