Jamsu Bridge

Jamsu Bridge (Korean: 잠수교; lit. submerged bridge) is a bridge over the Han River in Seoul, South Korea. It connects the districts of Yongsan and Seocho. The bridge was completed in 1976, and lies just meters above the waterline, allowing the bridge to submerge during periods of high rainfall. In 1982, Banpo Bridge was built on top of the Jamsu Bridge, creating a two-deck bridge.

Jamsu Bridge

잠수교
Jamsu gyo
Jamsu Bridge with Banpo Bridge on top.
Coordinates37°30′53″N 126°59′47″E
CrossesHan River
LocaleSeoul, South Korea
Maintained byHangang Project Headquarters
Preceded byHannam Bridge
Followed byDongjak Bridge
Characteristics
Total length795 m (2,608 ft)
Width18 m (59 ft)
History
Engineering design byDae Han Consultants Company, Ltd.
Constructed byByucksan Engineering & Construction Company, Ltd.
Construction startSeptember 5, 1975
Construction endJuly 5, 1976
Construction cost₩2,860,000,000
Statistics
Daily traffic40,000 (2007)
Location
Jamsu Bridge
Hangul
잠수교
Hanja
Revised RomanizationJamsu gyo
McCune–ReischauerChamsu kyo
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