Krung Thon Bridge

Krung Thon Bridge (Thai: สะพานกรุงธน, RTGS: Saphan Krung Thon, pronounced [sā.pʰāːn krūŋ tʰōn]) is a bridge over the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, in Thailand, connecting the districts Dusit and Bang Phlat. The bridge has 6 spans, and consists of a steel superstructure resting on concrete piers.

Krung Thon Bridge

สะพานกรุงธน
Coordinates13.780892°N 100.502951°E / 13.780892; 100.502951
Carries4 lanes of roadway, pedestrians
CrossesChao Phraya River
LocaleBangkok, Thailand
Characteristics
Total length648.90 m
Longest span64 m
Clearance below7.5 m
History
Construction start31 August 1954
Construction endLate 1957
Opened7 March 1958
Location
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