Arrah–Chhapra Bridge
Arrah–Chhapra Bridge (or Veer Kunwar Singh Setu) is the longest multi-span extradosed bridge in the world with a main bridge length of 1,920 m (6,300 ft). The bridge crosses over the Ganges River in India, connecting Arrah in Bhojpur district to Chhapra in Saran district of Bihar state. The bridge provides a roadway link between the northern and southern parts of Bihar. The bridge opened for public use on 11 June 2017.
Arrah–Chhapra Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 25°43′41″N 84°48′52″E |
| Carries | 4-lane |
| Crosses | Ganges |
| Locale | Arrah and Chhapra in Bihar, India |
| Other name(s) | Veer Kunwar Singh Setu |
| Maintained by | Bihar Rajya Pul Nirman Nigam Limited (BRPNNL) |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Extradosed bridge |
| Material | Concrete |
| Total length | 4,350 m (14,270 ft) |
| Width | 20.5 m (67 ft) |
| Longest span | 120 m (390 ft) |
| No. of spans | 16 |
| History | |
| Designer | McElhanney Limited |
| Constructed by | SP Singla Constructions Private Limited |
| Construction start | July 2010 |
| Construction cost | Rs 800 crores |
| Inaugurated | 11 June 2017 |
| Location | |
As of April 2021, it is the 9th longest bridge above water in India. The second longest extradosed bridge is Kiso-gawa bridge in Japan which is 275 m long.
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