Kanchanaphisek Bridge

13°38′05″N 100°32′15″E / 13.634831°N 100.537477°E / 13.634831; 100.537477CarriesKanchanaphisek ExpresswayCrossesChao Phraya RiverLocaleSamut Prakan, ThailandOfficial nameKanchanaphisek BridgeMaintained byExpressway Authority of ThailandCharacteristicsDesignCable-stayed bridgeTotal length951 mWidth36.7 mHeight187.6 mLongest span500 mClearance below52.2 mHistoryConstruction start2004Opened15 November 2007Location

The Kanchanaphisek Bridge (Thai: สะพานกาญจนาภิเษก) is a cable stayed bridge crossing the Chao Phraya river in Samut Prakan Province, Thailand. It is part of the Outer Ring Road encircling Bangkok. The bridge was opened to traffic on 15 November 2007 and has a main span of 500 meters. the bridge's name was bestowed upon by King Bhumibol Adulyadej following the Golden Jubilee celebrations, 'Kanchanaphisek Road', meaning 'Golden Jubilee Bridge'.^[1][2][3] The bridge is 52 meters above sea level to allow cargo vessels to enter and exit. The bridge is the first bridge in Samut Prakan Province across over the Chao Phraya River that connect Phra Pradaeng District on the east and west side.^[4]

The bridge was designed by Parsons Brinckerhoff. The bridge is part of the Kanchanaphisek Expressway, There is a toll for its use.^[5]

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South Outer Bangkok Ring Road Bridge at Structurae

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